Applied Zoology

BSc (Hons) (Top Up)

Study mode Full time / Part time

Location Moulton

Level Level 6

Start date Sep 2022

Duration 1 year / 2 years

Awarding body University of Northampton

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This course will allow you to dive deeper into the principles of applied zoology. You'll access a range of facilities including our extensive estate and farmland along with the dedicated biosciences laboratory.

You will study a range of new modules such as Zoos and Aquaria in the 21st century (which investigates the current and future role of collections), as well as more traditional units like behavioural ecology.

Assessment on this course is based on written assignments, presentations, reports, portfolios and exams. You'll also conduct your own individual research and write a thesis which will be assessed.

For information about course fees please refer to our Fees and Financial Support pages.

The course is assessed through a rage of assessments including written assignments, poster presentations, seminar presentations, portfolios, exams and project work. The course is mostly assessed through individual assessments, but elements of group work may be incorporated to bring in a real-world learning experience.

Our variety of assessment methods, providing students with an increased chance of success, have been commended by external examiners.

Following this courses there are a range of exciting opportunities to move into employment in zoology-related positions.

Potential graduate careers include zookeepers, animal technicians, research assistants, conservation manager or policy maker, natural history collection technicians and much more.

In recent years we've seen a number of our graduates move onto further studies at master's and PhD level.

A typical offer holder would have a merit or distinction from a relevant FdSc although we look at all applicants with a relevant level 5 qualification on merit.