Zoology With Marine Zoology

Highlights: Study Zoology and Marine Zoology in an EU Special Area of Conservation by the Menai Strait, Irish Sea, and mountains of Eryri. In close proximity to the ocean, estuaries, shore, woodlands, and farmland. Access to marine and freshwater aquaria, a herpetarium, small mammal facilities and natural history museum. Located near shellfish beds, and sites where dolphins congregate, and seals haul out. Excellent facilities include biological, chemical and environmental labs, environmentally controlled rooms, imaging facilities, extensive analytical equipment, and a dedicated student research hub. Opportunities for fieldwork at home and abroad. Friendly, supportive staff and active student community offering socials, excursions and talks, including well-established ZooSoc and Ocean Science societies. Our research is addressing the diverse threats facing species and ecosystems worldwide. From the mountains of Snowdonia to the coral reefs of the Caribbean, from rainforests to savannahs and beyond. Course Overview: Almost three-quarters of our planet is covered in water. Whether in oceans and seas, estuaries, fjords, lakes, ponds or rivers, marine habitats host a vast array of animal life - from the smallest single-celled plankton to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale, from freshwater fish like cichlids to tropical species like lionfish. This BSc (Hons) Zoology with Marine Zoology gives you a thorough grounding in general zoology: the diversity of form, function, behaviour, evolution, ecology, development and morphology of all the major animal groups. As the degree progresses, you can focus on specialist topics, such as marine mammal science, marine and fish physiology, or marine conservation. Our location, close to an exceptional range of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats, is ideal for study sites for final-year research projects and field work. We have tropical and temperate marine and freshwater aquaria, and a dedicated onsite facilities for reptiles, rodents and insects. Treborth Botanic Garden has a pigeon loft and you can find Alpaca, sheep and bee hives on the Henfaes study farm. You’ll be taught by staff whose expertise in marine zoology encompasses endocrinology, development, growth, energetics and adaptation of marine organisms, as well as their phylogeography and genetics. A leading institute for research into fisheries science and the generation of tidal renewable energy, the University is home to the Marine Centre Wales and Environment Centre for Wales, a partnership with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH). We also host the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) Wales. Elsewhere in Bangor, you’ll find regional offices for Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT). Strong links with these employers provide opportunities for work placements and volunteering, and some contribute to teaching. Read more Course options Placement Year What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September. Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience. How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements. Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to…

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £20,000

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £20,000

September 2026

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Bangor, United Kingdom