Program Overview

International Foundation – helping you to develop specialist knowledge, language and study skills, this intensive one-year study abroad pathway program will bridge the gap between high school and undergraduate study.

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including biomedical sciences, computing, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and science at Queen's University Belfast.

Leading to:- Master of Science (Hons) in Zoology with Professional Studies
The MSci Zoology with Professional studies enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of:

• Concepts and theories from the molecular and cellular levels through to the whole-organism.
• The principles and study of animals from the molecular to the community level.
• The importance of zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases e.g. Covid-19.
• Molecular techniques applied to de-extinction and conservation e.g. cloning.
• The use of forensics and toxicology in the investigation of wildlife crime.
• Practical laboratory skills to investigate and manipulate biological material including relevant physical, chemical and biological measurements and their application in a research project.
• Collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, including problem-solving.
• Communication and application of knowledge on the biological sciences.
• The use of computers for data management and presentation.
• The use of remote sensing technologies for the assessment of animal behaviour.
• Intellectual, personal and team skills for employment and further study.
• How the degree outcomes can be applied to the workplace and career planning.
• How to carry out Masters level research.
• Programmes with Professional studies undertake a 46 week work placement between stage 2 and 3. The skills and experience obtained are further enhances following the completion of the stage 3 project carried out either in internationally recognised laboratories or at internationally recognised field sites. The experience obtained equips the student with a readily transferable skill set for entry into either employment or future postgraduate study, including research.