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About Applied Bioscience & Zoology in University of West of Scotland

OVERVIEW

Our BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology course will equip you with the skills to pursue a career within the animal sciences sector.

With excellent field and work-related learning opportunities, career options include animal welfare, countryside ranger, pest and infestation control, zoo keeper, fish farmer, aquaculture research and teaching.

Laboratories play a vital role in research, diagnosis and treatment, with biomedical scientists carrying out tests on specimens, with timely and effective analysis of results informing the effective diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and prevention of disease .

Placement Opportunities 

In year three you will have the opportunity to take part in relevant work-based learning module. Work-based learning is available as part of this course and can help to provide relevant skills and experience that will boost your employment prospects upon graduation. 

Recent student placements include Blair Drummond Safari Park, Amazonia and with the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). 

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) following an independent and rigorous assessment.

Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited degrees meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

This course meets, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership of the RSB and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status.

Royal Society of Biology

The Royal Society of Biology is the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom. The Society represents over 18,000 biologists from all areas of the life sciences, as well as over 100 organisations which make up the diverse landscape of biology in the UK and overseas. The Royal Society of Biology offers members unique opportunities to engage with the life sciences and share their passion for biology.

Our course will ensure that you gain the knowledge, skills and experience to play a leading role in a modern and dynamic sector.

COURSE DETAILS

Scotland’s bio-industry is expanding rapidly and the sector needs highly skills graduates to fill skills gaps and skills shortages. The UK is recognised as a global leader in life sciences and is one of the leading destinations for life sciences research and development alongside Boston, San Francisco, San Diego and Singapore. 

The BSc Applied Bioscience & Zoology will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in the life sciences sector in Scotland or abroad.  

Our highly qualified and experienced team, supported by industry guest speakers will deepen your understanding of bioscience and help you to understand the range of career options and professional accreditations that will be available to you upon completion. 

Jobs

With the BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology you will gain a mix of specialist and generic transferable skills essential for your career.

In addition this course is recognised for entry onto teacher training for biology and science courses.

Further Study

Some graduates choose further study including MSc Advanced Biomedical Science or MSc Biotechnology. Options to study biosciences at PhD level are also available.

Academic qualification equivalents

• 65% or higher in the High School/College exams for Undergraduate applicants

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6.0 with no skill below 5.5
• TOEFL    :    78
• PTE         :    An overall score of 54 with no element below 51

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