BSc in Zoologie

Year 1

• Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox (20 credits)
• Biodiversity (20 credits)
• Molecular Basis of Life (20 credits)
• World of Microorganisms (20 credits)
• Fundamentals of Microbiology (20 credits)
• Environmental Biology (20 credits)

Year 2

• Biologie der Wirbellosen (20 Kreditpunkte)
• Comparative Animal Physiology (20 credits)
• Vertebrate Biology (20 credits)

Year 3

• Parasitologie (20 Kreditpunkte)
• Research Project (40 credits)

Assessment

Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:

Die Art der Bewertung hängt von den Lernergebnissen der einzelnen Module ab. Einige Module werden ausschließlich durch Projektarbeit oder schriftliche Aufgaben bewertet. Andere werden durch eine Kombination aus Kursarbeit und Semesterabschlussprüfungen bewertet. Einzelheiten zur Bewertung der einzelnen Module finden Sie im Studentenhandbuch, das allen Studenten während der Einführung im ersten Jahr ausgehändigt wird.

Graduates are qualified to take up both scientific and non-scientific careers. These positions encompass areas of innovative research and development of new products, advisory, and consultancy work, particularly in companies or organizations concerned with animal and plant health, environmental management, pharmaceutical products, and biotechnology.

Graduates pursue careers in teaching, nature conservation, and laboratory-based posts in biomedical, industrial, pharmaceutical, academic, and government institutions as well as in universities and colleges of higher education. The remainder undertakes further training in areas such as computing, administration, and management or medicine (human or veterinary), developing their skills from a sound scientific background. Further training also helps them to find employment in a variety of non-biological careers, including public service administration, industrial management, banking, accountancy, and computing.

Employers are looking for graduates with generic skills of communication, problem-solving, data analysis, social skills, a range of interests, and a record of success. We believe that a degree in Zoology will help our students to develop these skills. For further information on careers see the Institute of Biology website. Please note that the same careers are open to both Zoology and Biology graduates.

Career Services

The School of Biological Sciences employs a dedicated careers adviser who has developed an extensive portfolio of employers, both nationally and internationally, within the science sector. Advice is also provided on CV preparation, interview techniques, and securing summer work or longer placements.

Placement Employers

Our past students have also gained work placement with organizations such as:

• Northern Ireland Water Ltd
• The Environment Agency
• The Forensic Service
• Moy Park
• North Atlantic Whale Foundation
• The National Trust
• Randox Laboratories
• Norbrook Laboratories Ltd
• The Almac Group
• Ulster Wildlife Trust
• Castle Espie
• Belfast Zoo
• RSPB
• Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
• Harnas Wildlife Foundation
• Mopane and Mapesu Private Game Reserve
• Turtle Foundation
• Wildfowl and Wetland trust

Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills

Zusätzlich zu Ihrem Studiengang haben Sie bei Queen's die Möglichkeit, umfassendere Lebens-, akademische und berufliche Fähigkeiten zu erwerben – zum Beispiel durch Praktika, ehrenamtliche Arbeit, Clubs, Vereine, Sport und vieles mehr. Sie erhalten also nicht nur einen von einer weltweit führenden Universität anerkannten Abschluss, sondern auch praktische nationale und internationale Erfahrung sowie einen breiteren Einblick in das Leben insgesamt. Wir nennen das Degree Plus. Das ist es, was das Studium an der Queen's University Belfast so besonders macht.