Zoology With Conservation Bangor University

Overview

The additional fourth year of this integrated master’s in Zoology with Conservation allows you to achieve a master’s-level qualification, develop advanced research skills and conduct an extended research project. Should your plans change, you can also graduate with a BSc (Hons) at the end of the third year.

The first three years of your Zoology with Conservation degree offered by Bangor University  help you understand the factors affecting biodiversity loss, why environmental conservation is needed and the different ways to achieve it effectively. 

You will gain a solid grounding in traditional zoology and animal ecology - studying taxonomy, anatomy, behaviour and how animals interact with their environment. You might observe ravens on Anglesey, learn about land use and management in the National Park or complete an international field course learning about conservation issues.

Careers

Conservation is much more than simply ensuring future generations can enjoy endangered species – it’s about preserving and protecting animals, plants, and their habitats. This requires an understanding of how species interact within their ecosystems, and how they are affected by environmental and human influences, which is emphasises on our Zoology with Conservation degrees.

Having studied the MZool Zoology with Conservation, our graduates work all over the world in wildlife management, conservation, environmental consultancy, local and national media, and teaching. A number have gone on to work in UK and international zoos and public aquaria, and several recent graduates have gained employment as animal care technicians in universities and industry.

Typical roles may include:

• Animal control officer

• Animal physical therapist

• Ecologist

• Environmental Consultant

• Environmental education officer

• Environmental scientist

• Farm manager

• Lecturer

• Marine biologist

• Nature conservationist

• Research scientist

• Science writer

• Veterinary technician

• Warden

• Wildlife biologist

• Wildlife specialist

• Zookeeper

• Zoologist