BSc (Hons) Zoology Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford

An overview of biodiversity, focusing on the major groups, their characteristics, their diversity, and their evolutionary relationships.

An overview of the world's major biomes and exploration of principal factors that drive the distribution of species and communities and the way wildlife adapts to these factors.

Learning by observation, investigation, comparison and engagement to develop practical learning and presentation methods. Personal Development Planning and effective data handling, calculation and numerical skills.

Basic principles involved in the build-up of molecules from atoms: the formation, properties and importance of bio-organic molecules, the diverse nature of micro-organisms and their structure, function and importance.

Development of practical laboratory skills employed in biological laboratory practice and relevant to cell, organismal, micro and molecular biology.

A systems-led approach to understand basic concepts of genetics in the first trimester, and basic concepts of ecosystems in the second trimester.

Comprehensive lecture programme and directed reading on infectious diseases impacting humans, basic biology and life cycles of protozoa and helminths of medical importance, and vectors that transmit infectious agents.

Learning by observation, investigation, comparison and engagement to develop practical learning and presentation methods applicable throughout the course and beyond.

Development of skills in data handling, data analysis and quantitative methods across biological sciences. Focus on developing skills with the statistical programming language R.

Comparative physiological adaptations of different organismal groups to their environments and understanding of form, function and adaptation in organ systems central to the maintenance of life.

Fundamental principles of population and community ecology, including the impact of competition, predation and parasitism on population size and community structure. Includes residential field course.

A structured approach to evolution covering the evolution of animal body plans with a focus on vertebrates and mechanisms that drive evolution.

Principles of wildlife ecology and animal behaviour with particular reference to mammal and bird species. Introduces scientific methods in the study of ecology and behaviour.

Challenges faced by marine ecosystems and marine organisms. Includes opportunity to engage in data collection and analysis during a residential course and exploration of contemporary environmental issues in marine biology.

Importance of human and animal parasites in medical, veterinary or wildlife aspects, life-cycle biology, host response and principles of parasite epidemiology and transmission. Includes extended practical classes based on field-collected material.

Maintenance and transmission of infectious diseases of veterinary or zoonotic interest. Focus on the role of wildlife species in ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases and arthropod-vector transmission.

Development of independent research skills, including data collection/generation and analysis, while conducting research on a topic relevant to the programme of study. Development of professional skills with focus on employability.

Development of independent research skills, including data analysis, while conducting research on a topic relevant to the programme. Learning about science communication and methods of disseminating and communicating science. Development of professional skills with focus on employability.

Broad understanding of the world's fisheries, their usefulness, their drivers, their controversies, and the ability to assess conflicts of interests among stakeholders.

Development of understanding of the cognitive abilities and limitations of nonhuman animals, with particular focus on nonhuman primates, and cognitive challenges associated with living in complex social groups.

Based on a 2-week field trip to a tropical biology field station. Learning concepts in and approaches to tropical ecology and conservation and biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. Includes independent research project in the field written up as a scientific report.

Knowledge and critical understanding of the biology and ecology of freshwater systems relevant to the water industry. Skills and techniques to undertake biological and chemical evaluation of water quality, fish population and condition. Laboratory skills to test water quality to Water Framework Directive UK standards.

Basic knowledge and skills needed for ecological consultancy. Overview of consultancy and ecology of survey methods used for protected species and habitats. Assessment involves proposing surveys for a client and carrying out surveys in practical sessions.

Critical understanding of avian diversity, form, function and behaviour. Investigation into avian ecology and adaptation, collection of behavioural data from wild birds and analysis of acoustic data using specialist software. Ecological importance of birds and bird conservation awareness.