BSc in Zoölogie

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 van ongewervelden (20 studiepunten)
• Comparative Animal Physiology (20 credits)
• Vertebrate Biology (20 credits)

Year 3

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

Assessment

Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:

Hoe u wordt beoordeeld, hangt af van de leerresultaten van elke module. Sommige modules worden uitsluitend beoordeeld via projectwerk of schriftelijke opdrachten. Andere worden beoordeeld via een combinatie van cursuswerk en examens aan het einde van het semester. Details over hoe elke module wordt beoordeeld, staan in de studentenhandleiding die aan alle studenten wordt verstrekt tijdens hun eerstejaarsintroductie.

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

Naast je opleiding kun je bij Queen's de kans krijgen om bredere levens-, academische en inzetbaarheidsvaardigheden op te doen, bijvoorbeeld via stages, vrijwilligerswerk, clubs, verenigingen, sport en nog veel meer. Je studeert dus niet alleen af met een diploma dat erkend wordt door een toonaangevende universiteit, maar je krijgt ook praktische nationale en internationale ervaring plus een bredere blootstelling aan het leven in het algemeen. Wij noemen dit Degree Plus. Dat is wat studeren aan Queen's University Belfast speciaal maakt.