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MARINE AND ZOOLOGY

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EXTERNAL EXAMINERS’ REPORT

It is imperative that we only the marine environment of the marine environment with understand the fundamental actually encompasses all the broader studies of freshwater aspects of and major animal phyla. In this and terrestrial environments biology, as well as the more challenging course, we will and the that live applied aspects of marine demonstrate the interaction within them, it focusses on science such as aquaculture between different groups of the fundamental aspects of and fisheries, animals and highlight links zoology, including , and . The Marine between animals and their and behaviour. Biology and Zoology course is environments. a challenging Honours course WHY CHOOSE BANGOR? taught between the School of WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS? Ocean Sciences and School of By bringing together two Biological Sciences at Bangor and Zoology is leading Schools, this degree University. suitable for students who are allows you access to some of attracted to studies of animals the best expertise and facilities COURSE OVERVIEW in the marine and terrestrial in biology and marine science environments. It combines a in the UK. This degree programme focus on the marine We are surrounded by fantastic provides a wide overview of with specialist study of form field sites, from rocky shores the huge diversity of animal and in the animal to beaches, where we regularly life and on the . take students to learn about planet, ranging from the marine science and zoology in mountains to the deep sea. WHY STUDY THIS? the field. Although there are many animal groups (phyla) found Marine Biology and Zoology in terrestrial environments, links together specialist studies

www.bangor.ac.uk/oceansciences CAREER PROSPECTS the School of Biological Sciences laboratory practicals and fieldwork within the main science site in to develop essential skills that This broad but challenging degree Bangor, close to facilities such provide the foundation for your prepares students for a range of as the Deiniol Science Library development in future years. careers involving opportunities and our . related to both marine biology Most of your first and second SECOND YEAR and zoology. There are far more year learning will take place in opportunities in the marine Bangor in the University lecture You will deepen your knowledge and terrestrial areas of biology theatres that are close to the Halls of marine science and zoology, today than previously, driven of Residence, Students Union as well as developing essential by increased awareness of the and Sports facilities. Practicals practical skills in the field and importance of , food and tutorials are all conducted laboratory. Including specialised security and the changes that in Menai Bridge. Most final year learning on biology, are occurring due to climate students choose to remain close and physiology. change. Our graduates work in to the University social scene by fisheries laboratories, university living in Bangor and commuting THIRD YEAR and government laboratories, to Menai Bridge, whilst some public service industries (electric alternatively choose to live in In the final year you will put and water), conservation bodies Menai Bridge. the concepts you learned into (Natural England, Environment practice. Modules will present Agency) as well as the private FIRST YEAR more complex theories. You sector (oil companies, waste have the opportunity to travel disposal companies). Some work The first year of the Marine overseas to visit the Virginia in public or aquariums. Biology and Zoology degree Institute for Marine Science as provides you with a fundamental part of our annual field trip, as WHERE ARE YOU TAUGHT? understanding of important well as developing a deeper elements of both marine science, understanding of Marine Biology Most of your course will be physics, zoology and biology. and Zoology. taught at the School of Ocean You study aspects of and Sciences, close to the sea shore as well as Detailed module information is in Menai Bridge. But you will have ecology and . You will available: http://seasci.uk/mbz opportunities to study modules at study through lectures, tutorials,

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS applicants and mature students APPLICATION PROCEDURE on an individual basis. 112 - 136 points at A2/AS Applications must be made via level (or equivalent) including FURTHER INFORMATION UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk). A2 in Biology and one other UCAS code CC13. science subject (Physics, Admissions Administrator Maths, Chemistry, Geography, School of Ocean Sciences Scan the QR code , , Bangor University or visit this link: Psychology), plus Grade C in GCSE Menai Bridge, LL59 5AB http://seasci.uk/mbz Maths, Core Science, Additional Tel: 01248 382851 to learn more about Science and English. We consider [email protected] our Marine Biology Access, BTEC National Diploma www.bangor.ac.uk/oceansciences and Zoology course. Learn about the blue planet with world leading expertswww.bangor.ac.uk/oceansciences at the School of Ocean Sciences