Overview

This means that we now require a new generation of trained professional scientists with specialised knowledge and skills relating to these animals in addition to a broad zoological background.

This Zoology with Herpetology (Hons) course offered at the Bangor University course combines traditional zoology with an emphasis upon amphibian and reptile biology and diversity, and is delivered along with aspects of conservation management and practices. Students have the opportunity to undertake a herpetology field trip to Arizona at the beginning of the second year.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

TV presenter is Steve Backshall is now part of our teaching team.

Many of our staff have received awards to acknowledge their contributions to teaching and pastoral support

We have a natural history museum containing a comprehensive collection of invertebrate and vertebrate material, marine and freshwater aquaria and facilities for holding reptiles.

Our location is ideal with an extensive range of terrestrial and aquatic habitats within easy reach for field trips and final year projects.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Organismal Diversity

Ecology & Evolution

Invertebrates

Behavioural Ecology

Canadian Field Ecology

Taxonomy

Human Evolutionary Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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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 Genetics View 121 other Bachelors in Genetics 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

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105

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75

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56

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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

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

Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement Year Fee £1,905, International Experience Year Fee £1,430

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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