Queen's University Belfast

Zoology MSci

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Zoologists at QUB have the opportunity to avail of the strong international links with Universities in South Africa, America and Canada. In addition there is the opportunity to volunteer or carry out projects at many international sites including the elephant sanctuary in Thailand, Harnas Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation (Namibia), Wildlife Conservation South Africa (Mopane and Mapesu) as well as many other countries through Operation Wallacea. Zoology graduates can avail of a wide range of employment opportunities aimed at addressing the major global problems such as emerging infectious diseases, maintenance of animal welfare in intensive farming, maintenance of biodiversity, understanding climate change, conservation of endangered species and the use of remote sensing technologies to monitor at risk populations.

Key highlights

  • Strong international links with universities in South Africa, America and Canada
  • Volunteer or project opportunities at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand
  • Projects possible at Harnas Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation in Namibia
  • International fieldwork options through Operation Wallacea in many countries
  • Prepares graduates to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change and emerging diseases

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB/AAA — AAB/AAA

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Conservation officer
  • Wildlife biologist
  • Animal welfare officer
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Remote sensing analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

Admission

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