MZool Zoology

The MZool Zoology at Bangor University is a 4-year integrated master's degree that provides an in-depth understanding of animal biology, behaviour, and conservation. Students will investigate animal taxonomy, anatomy, development, physiology, behaviour, ecology, and evolution. Students will gain hands-on research experience through fieldwork, laboratory work, and a research project, exploring topics like animal ecology, evolution, and conservation.  This MZool programme incorporates an additional year of specialist training with an intensive focus on the development and practice of advanced research skills. It culminates in an extended research project.

The location for this study, situated next to the Irish Sea, the Menai Strait, and the mountains of Eryri, proves advantageous to the study as students will benefit from the proximity to an exceptional range of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats, which is ideal for conducting hands-on final-year research projects and fieldwork. The location, in combination with Bangor University's modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, presents a perfect choice for students to study MZool Zoology in Bangor University.

Students will be assessed through a combination of methods, including scientific reports, essays, literature reviews, examinations, posters, presentations, blogs, videos, group presentations, and other collaborative assignments. There will also be a research project dissertation, and field trip notebooks/logbooks.