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

practise using Information Technology for effective presentation and communication of data and ideas

Provide students with a structured and supportive environment to develop their academic practice and professionalism through lectures and tutor-led seminars that equip students with skills required for successful study in Higher Education

Evaluate a range of environmental and scientific factors that interact to influence health – e.g. pollution, nutrition, drug development and consider examples of environmental interventions and clinical trials

Provides fundamental introductions to ecology, sustainability, environmental management, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services. Teaches practical approaches to sustainable resource development, conservation techniques and priorities in habitat and wildlife management. Provides essential skills in literature review and report writing for a career in environmental sciences

Overview of Earth's remarkable biodiversity, focusing on major groups, their characteristics, their diversity, and their evolutionary relationships

Focuses on 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

First trimester provides a systems-led approach to understand basic concepts of genetics. Second trimester extends this approach to understand basic concepts of ecosystems

Develop practical laboratory skills employed in biological laboratory practice and relevant to cell, organismal, micro and molecular biology, which form a basis for competence in biological and biochemical experimental work

Learn by observation, investigation, comparison and engagement and develop practical learning and presentation methods which can be applied generically during year one and beyond. Develop appreciation of Personal Development Planning and effective data handling, calculation and numerical skills

Overview of the world's major biomes and exploration using case studies from around the globe of principal factors that drive the distribution of species and communities and the way wildlife adapts to these factors. Provides understanding of how the application of biogeographic principles can aid conservation planning

Comprehensive lecture programme and directed reading enabling knowledge and understanding of: the range of infectious diseases that impact on humans; the basic biology and life cycles of protozoa and helminths of medical importance; vectors that transmit infectious agents and the internal and external factors that affect transmission of infectious diseases

Shows how to learn by observation, investigation, comparison and engagement and develop practical learning and presentation methods which can be applied generically during the rest of the course and beyond

Develop skills of students in data handling, data analysis and quantitative methods across a broad area within the Biological Sciences. Focus on developing skills with the statistical programming language R, which is becoming an industry standard and skill often sought by employers

Study fundamental principles of population and community ecology, including the impact that factors such as competition, predation and parasitism may have on population size and community structure. Includes a residential field course where students put theory into practice and conduct their own ecological studies

Overview of how diversity in the animal kingdom has evolved. Illustrates the basic principles of evolution as a force to create biodiversity

Discover that all animals share the same basic requirements for life. Apply fundamental physiological principles to discover how organs of different animals have adapted to specific environmental and metabolic demands. Laboratory classes use cutting-edge equipment that allow you to see physiology in action and develop competence in the techniques used by physiologists

Investigate the function of major organ systems and how they regulate homeostasis. Using cutting-edge lab equipment, develop practical skills to analyse physiological adaptations as true physiologists do in the world sport and exercise science

Focuses on the 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

Learn about the challenges faced by marine ecosystems and marine organisms. Provides opportunity to engage in actual data collection and data analysis during a residential course (compulsory to the module). Look at contemporary environmental issues in marine biology. Encourages you to adopt an investigative approach to ecological studies

Dissertation module allows you to develop independent research skills, including both data collection/generation (for example, via lab-based research or fieldwork) and analysis, while conducting research on a topic in an area relevant to your programme of study. Develop your professional skills, with a focus on employability

Dissertation module allows you to develop independent research skills, including data analysis, while conducting research on a topic in an area relevant to your programme of study. Learn about science communication and the variety of methods in which science can be disseminated and communicated, and then put these methods into practice. Develop your professional skills, with a focus on employability

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

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

Looks at the importance of human and animal parasites, in relation to medical, veterinary or wildlife aspects, life-cycle biology, host response and the principles of parasite epidemiology and transmission. Study strategies for parasite detection, diagnosis and control. Includes a unique field course to enable you to see parasites living in their natural environment

Develop geographical information systems (GIS) knowledge and ability to use the ArcGIS software and understand the factors controlling the design and implementation of GIS solutions to map, monitor and model terrestrial environments. Learn the theory behind GIS as well as how GIS can be applied to Wildlife Conservation. Gain hands on experience of using GIS on a species of your choice and determine how GIS can inform conservation decision making

Based round a 2-week field trip to a tropical biology field station. Learn concepts in, and approaches to, tropical ecology and conservation and biodiversity in tropical ecosystems. Involves an independent research project in the field that will be written up as a scientific report

Equip you with the basic knowledge and skills needed for ecological consultancy. Designed to promote employability and apply academic qualifications to a growing sector that seeks to provide expertise on ecological and environmental issues to industry, governmental agencies and other organisations. Provides an overview of consultancy and the ecology of survey methods used for protected species and habitats. Main assessment involves proposing surveys for a client wanting to build on a specified s

Looks at the way evolution has shaped both the development and adaptation of groups of animals to their environments

Enable you to gain a knowledge and critical understanding of the biology and ecology of freshwater systems relevant to the water industry and related organisations which regulate and control pollution of the aquatic environment. Provides the necessary skills and techniques to undertake biological and chemical evaluation of water quality ecology, fish population and condition to apply these in novel situations to generate data for interpretation. Provides the necessary laboratory skills to test w

Looks at the maintenance and transmission of infectious diseases of veterinary or zoonotic interest. Particular interest is focused on the role of wildlife species in the ecology and epidemiology of infectious diseases. The role of arthropod-vectors in transmitting infections, and how this influences the ecology of such infections, is also studied