Program Overview
The BSc Zoology with a Modern Language program combines the study of zoology with a modern language, equipping students with a unique skillset in scientific research and linguistic proficiency. This four-year undergraduate degree from the University of Manchester aims to enhance employability in diverse fields such as zoology, language-related roles, and other sectors that require both scientific understanding and language fluency.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program, BSc Zoology with a Modern Language, is a four-year undergraduate degree offered by the University of Manchester. It combines the study of zoology with the learning of a modern language. The program aims to enhance employability by providing students with a unique skillset in both scientific and linguistic fields.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop proficiency in a chosen modern language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Enhance employability by equipping students with a combination of scientific knowledge and language skills.
- Offer a year-long research placement overseas, providing valuable practical experience and international exposure.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a wide range of careers, including:
- Zoology-related roles: Research scientist, conservation officer, wildlife biologist, zookeeper, animal welfare officer.
- Language-related roles: Translator, interpreter, language teacher, international business, diplomacy.
- Other fields: Science communication, journalism, education, policy analysis.
Other:
- Students can choose from French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin for the language component of the course.
- The program offers Advanced Accreditation status, allowing students to apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after just two years of practice instead of three.
- Students can participate in an optional field course in the UK or abroad, which is subsidized by the University.
- Students participating in placements outside the UK may be able to apply for funding from the UK's Turing scheme.
Tuition fees are considerably lower for your placement year.
Entry Requirements:
- Typical A-level offer: AAA-AAB (including specific subjects)
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB-ABB (including specific subjects)
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements. For degrees with French, German, Spanish or Italian, 5 or 6 points in the language must be achieved at Higher Level. For degrees with Mandarin or Japanese, 5 points is required in a foreign language at Standard Level. A minimum of 5 points in Chemistry at Standard Level (or Higher Level) is essential.
