The first year of this degree is shared with other biology degrees in the School. You can transfer to one of our other Biology degrees before the second year should your interests change (subject to achieving the appropriate grades).
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Genetics and Evolution | 20 |
Diversity of Life: Form and Function | 20 |
Ecology and Conservation | 20 |
Cells and Biomolecules | 20 |
Academic and Professional Skills for the Biosciences | 20 |
Optional Modules | Credits |
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Crop Pests | 10 |
Animal Health | 10 |
Introduction to Animal Physiology | 10 |
Natural Science Research Impact | 10 |
UK Wildlife | 10 |
Introduction to Scientific Computing for Chemists | 10 |
The Marine Environment | 20 |
Marine Microbiology and Primary Producers | 20 |
Your study of animals becomes specialised, with topics such as: animal function (physiology and development); animal behaviour and vertebrate biology. Optional modules are also available in more specialised topics
In Year 2, you take a field course on the identification of insects and birds.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Field Identification Skills | 10 |
Experimental Design and Statistics | 10 |
Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation | 20 |
Animal Function (Physiology and Development) | 20 |
You must also take one or both of the following modules (shown in the optional list below):
- NES2310 Insect Biology and Origins (20 credits)
AND/OR
- NES2314 Vertebrate Biology (20 credits)
You study advanced specialist topics, many of which are linked to our research expertise. To enhance your skills you will have the opportunity to select a module that focuses on the development of ideas for business.
You will further develop your fieldwork skills through field courses.
Modules
Compulsory Modules | Credits |
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Physiological Zoology | 20 |
Current Zoology | 20 |
Research Project | 40 |
You must also take one or both of the following compulsory modules (shown in the optional list below):
- NES3301 Biodiversity Science and Management (20 credits)
AND/OR
- NES3302 Current Research in Ecology (20 credits)