Applied Bioscience and Zoology

Course description

**OVERVIEW** UWS’s professionally recognised BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology prepares you for a career in zoological sciences. It provides a general grounding in biological and enviromental science before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.

This degree will furnish you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in life sciences within Scotland, the UK or overseas. We are confident that our Applied Bioscience graduates have the necessary skills to contribute immediately, effectively and productively in the workplace upon graduation.

**PRACTICAL FOCUS** Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the degree. Work-related learning (WRL) combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.

In Year 3 you have to option to undertake a WRL module in Term 2 to enhance your practical skills and experience. In addition, you will also undertake a one-week residential marine biology field trip.

In addition though, there is also the option to undertake a 12-month industrial placement after Year 3 and before Year 4 of your studies.

Our experience indicates that without some form of vocational experience, you may it more difficult to enter the job market. The purpose of the sandwich placement is to allow you to experience the world of work on an extended basis.

The sandwich placement is designed for students to gain and reflect on work experience attained during their time in the workplace. The experience may also contribute towards meeting the membership requirements of a Professional body. Students undertaking a sandwich placement are required to undertake PDP and maintain a portfolio from which they will be required to produce a comprehensive learning log report charting their development during placement.

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). Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. This course meets, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership of the RSB and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status.

**CAREER PROSPECTS** **Jobs** This degree will prepare you for a successful career in zoological or biological sciences. Employment is diverse and could include careers and industries such as:

// Countryside ranger // Pest control professional // Zoo keeper // Environmental impact assessor // Researcher // Teacher // Fish farming industry

**Further Study** UWS Applied Bioscience & Zoology graduates often continue their studies on taught master's (MSc) or research options (MRes, MPhil, PhD) in Biomedical and Environmental Sciences or Biotechnology subject areas. The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience is also acceptable to all Schools of Education as an entry qualification to the Postgraduate/Professional Diploma in Education for Biology and General Science teaching.

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