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FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate a systematic and conceptual understanding of zoological phenomena and their explanations at a variety of levels, from molecular processes and genetics to organismal biology and ecosystems, that is at or informed by the forefront of defined aspects of the discipline

Demonstrate systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the diversity, classification and evolutionary biology of animals

Demonstrate systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the structure and physiology of animals

Demonstrate systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the interactions between animals and their environments, including with humans.

Demonstrate an ability to access, synthesise, accurately deploy and critically evaluate zoological information from a variety of sources, including experimental data and primary literature, and an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of zoological knowledge

Be able to apply the methods and techniques learnt to plan, execute and present an independent piece of project work, involving data collection or evaluation of the primary scientific literature, within a supported framework

Demonstrate an ability to use a range of practical zoological techniques, the identification of animals, working safely in a laboratory and field environment, recording data accurately, numeracy, basic manipulations of experimental data (including statistical analysis if appropriate), and interpretation of results

Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in zoology

Be able to communicate zoological ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences in oral and written form, including citation and referencing of sources

Work effectively in teams, and have demonstrated skills in identifying and working cooperatively towards targets

Have developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary to study and work effectively, update knowledge of zoology, exercise initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making, and work towards personal, academic and career development goals

Originality and self-direction in the application of zoological knowledge and practical understanding of techniques of research to create and interpret knowledge, tackle and solve problems, and deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively

Demonstrate oral and written communication skills needed to present zoological information as a scientific paper and research seminar

Full-time course composition