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Bangor University

Zoology With Primatology Bsc (hons) in Bangor University

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Intake : September, January
  • Level : Undergraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 17,000 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.0
  • TOEFL : 0
  • PTE : 56
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Zoology With Primatology Bsc (hons) in Bangor University

Zoology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of animals in all their diversity. It covers a wide range of topics, including behaviour, ecology, evolution, anatomy, physiology, development and taxonomy.

Within the broad Zoology remit, this degree focuses specifically on the primates (apes, monkeys, tarsiers, lemurs and lorises). These species include our closest living and extinct relatives, and of course also our own species, Homo sapiens. On the Zoology with Primatology degree, our aim is to provide you with a sound and broad zoological training, with a special focus on this fascinating group of mammals.

Primatology is a dynamic discipline offering students the opportunity to bridge many fields, from the zoological strands mentioned above to cognitive science, anthropology, psychology and even archaeology. It combines classic field and experimental approaches with cutting-edge technology to solve some of the most fascinating theoretical conundrums in Zoology and provide solutions to the urgent conservation challenges facing one of the most threatened groups of mammals on the planet. It thus offers a richly stimulating ground for the training and learning of future zoologists, and an opportunity to get to grips with questions like ‘where do humans come from?’ and ‘how do we fit into the natural world around us?’

You will have the opportunity to acquire a broad range of laboratory and field skills, at home and abroad, and all the transferable skills associated with scientific training (including skills in data analysis, writing skills, presentation skills, IT skills and independent and group-working skills). You will have access to a spread of Zoology modules covering vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as a suite of specialist modules on primatology and human evolution.

We even have an optional Primatology Field Course which takes students to the “primate capital of the world”, Kibale National Park in Uganda.

Our excellent teaching facilities include a Zoology museum with a diverse collection of vertebrate and invertebrate specimens, including primates, a growing collection of non-human primate and early human fossil casts, marine and freshwater aquaria and a botanical garden close to the Menai Strait. We are also part of the Environment Centre Wales, which is a partnership between Bangor University and the Natural Environment Research Council’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

  • Bangor’s established Zoological and Primatological research programmes place cutting-edge science centre stage, and this feeds through to inform our teaching on this course.

  • Our expertise in the School encompasses studies on biogeography, evolution and behaviour, molecular ecology, population genetics and developmental biology, as well as primate behavioural ecology, primate (including human) evolutionary anatomy and ecology, and human evolution.
  • Budding primatologists will be part of a School with an established and growing primatology research group, through which they can engage with ongoing research activities and interact with specialist staff.
  • Our excellent teaching facilities give students access to modern laboratories, a Natural History Museum, a botanical garden and marine and freshwater aquaria.
  • Bangor’s location makes it an idea place to study zoology, as we have an extensive range of local habitats teeming with animal life.
  • We offer a range of field and laboratory experiences, from labs and practical or field-based sessions incorporated into our modules through to dissertation opportunities and the chance to do placements or exchanges with industry.

Careers

Bangor’s Zoology alumni have gained employment in wildlife management, environmental consultancy, government organisations, non-governmental organisations like the National Trust or the RSPB, teaching and local and national media, among other professions.

They have also gone on to a range of postgraduate study programmes.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards, some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration)

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: Academic 6.0 or 6.5 This must include a minimum of 5.5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
  • PTE: 56 (51) - 62(58).

Bangor University Highlights

Type of University Public
Founded 1884
Rank Top 10 UK University for Student Satisfaction (2019)
Intake Season January and September
Number of Programs available 250 undergraduate and over 150 graduate
Academic Departments 14
Test Scores Accepted IELTS or equivalent
Graduate Employment Rate 93%
Financial Aid Available as Scholarships and Awards

Bangor University Cost of Attendance

Bangor University Tuition Fee

Fee for the available programs varies for different courses as per their level and type. Tuition fee for some of the popular courses has been compiled as follows:

Undergraduate Courses

Name of Program Tuition Fee (September 2020, in GBP, per year)
Arts and Humanities 14,500
Business, Economics, Management & Marketing 14,800
Computer Science 16,300
Electronic Engineering 16,800
Nursing 18,000
Law 14,800

Graduate Courses (2020 intake)

Name of Program Taught-based programs fee (in GBP, per year) Research-based programs fee (in GBP, per year)
Arts and Humanities 15,000 14,500
MBA/ Business Studies 17,000 16,800
Computer Science 16,100 17,800
Electronic Engineering 16,800 17,800
Psychology 16,800 18,300
Law 15,500 15,000

Cost of living

International students are highly advised to have an idea of the expenses required to survive in a foreign land. While it is difficult to reveal an exact amount required, a rough estimated amount required for accommodation, travel and stay for aspirants looking to study in the UK is around 900 to 1100 GBP, per month for a single student living in Bangor. 

A detailed list of expenses would look something like as has been tabulated below:

Type of Expenditure Cost (in GBP, per month)
Meals 74
Transportation 80
Clothing 42
Personal Care 12
Phone and Internet 27

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 17,000

Total

£ 17,000