Overview

This Zoology With Ornithology (Hons) course from Bangor University develops your understanding of the behaviour, ecology, evolution, characteristics and distribution of birds, alongside aspects of conservation management and practices.

Avian research is increasingly being used to inform conservation efforts and track the effects of climate change.

Careers

Specialising in zoology with ornithology gives you a better chance of pursuing a career researching or working with birds since most positions in the field require at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Whether you choose to become a generalist or focus on a particular species, you could find work in avian care, welfare, conservation or research, for example, surveying, recording and reporting on bird activity and habitats.

A Zoology degree from Bangor University not only teaches you how to care for and conserve animal life. It will give you the knowledge and skills to work in countless careers: from journalism to ecological consultancy, and management to scientific research.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ecology & Evolution

Organismal Diversity

Canadian Field Ecology

Vertebrate Biology

Behavioural Ecology

Freshwater Ecosystems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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75

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4

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science View 147 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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75

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4

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

GCSE: grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s.

Offers are tariff based, 112 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:

A Levels: Including grade C in Biology if studying 1 other science subject

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD including Merits in 4 Biology modules

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM - DDD

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DMM - DDD, including 4 Biology modules

Wildlife and Ecology Conservation; Inheritance and Genetics; Ecological Concepts and Application; Population Surveys; Ecology and Conservation. Other Biology-related modules considered case by case).

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Including H5 in Biology

Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications

Access to HE in Science: Pass required

T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement Year Fee £1,958

International Experience Year Fee £1,468

Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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