I am a student of BSc final year having Zoology major.... but i m confused for the topic that i should choose as my project work. As i like field work nd not Lab work. Plzz help me.. .

Course description
Zoology, the study of animal life, aims to understand the behaviour, structure and evolution of animals, using a wide range of approaches, from genes, to molecular and cellular biology, through physiological processes and anatomy, to whole animals, populations and their ecology.
You will study fundamental concepts in Biological Sciences in the first year before going on to study more specialised Zoology topics in your second and final years. You will spend your third year on a placement with one of our partner organisations in the UK or overseas. Field studies form an important part of our teaching and you will attend four field courses (two in the first year, two in the second year), including the possibility of visiting South Africa and Ecuador.
Student satisfaction across is excellent - overall, our courses scored an average of 93% compared to the national average of 84%, but we work hard to continually improve the student experience in consultation with our students. We have recently implemented new initiatives which we are confident will have a direct positive impact on students studying Zoology. In addition we have undertaken a refurbishment of our library and student common room, as well as a new electronic marking system to speed up both the quality and turnaround time on marking of written assignments.
Most jobs in the Zoology sector, such as ecology, conservation and research in the field, are very competitive and require applicants to have undertaken significant relevant work experience, which is sometimes gained on a voluntary basis and/or postgraduate study. Some students gain work experience alongside their undergraduate studies but others complete it after graduation, when they are able to work on a full time basis. This explains why a relatively low proportion of Zoologists are employed in professional or managerial roles six months after graduation, when directly compared to other subject areas.
This programme has been accredited by the Society of Biology and is currently the only Plant Science course in the country to be recognised in this way. Accreditation is awarded to programmes that demonstrate the highest standards in the biosciences and provide graduates with the skills for academic and industry careers.
Special features
Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of our courses. You can transfer between most of our biological sciences degree programmes at the end of your first year, and in some cases later.
You can opt off the industrial/professional placement year .
You have the opportunity to undertake field courses in the UK and overseas.
A foundation year is available for applicants with inappropriate entry requirements.
Teaching and learning
We use a wide range of teaching methods to suit the content and aims of each course unit:
Tutorials: Regular sessions with an advisor and small group of students develop your oral and written communication, IT, teamworking and problem-solving skills whilst exploring topics related to your degree discipline.
Lectures: Delivered to audiences ranging from 20 to 650 students using technology such as PowerPoint, video and interactive voting.
eLearning: Our virtual learning environment provides learning resources on demand (discussion boards, lecture podcasts, quizzes) to enhance and support your lecture based units.
Practicals: Undertake modern experimental techniques to develop laboratory, experimental design, and data analysis skills.
Fieldwork: Study organisms in a range of environments, undertaking directed work and independent research projects to develop observation, experimental design and data collection skills. We are currently offering field courses in animal behaviour (South Africa), marine biology (Scotland), comparative and adaptive biology (Majorca), alpine biodiversity and forest ecology (Italy), tropical ecosystems (Costa Rica), tropical biology (Ecuador), terrestrial and urban biodiversity and conservation (Manchester).
Seminars: Examine and debate topical areas of research to develop your critical thinking and communication skills.
Research projects: Carry out an independent research project which could be lab-based or in a number of other formats for example planning a new bioscience enterprise or an education project. Read more about final-year projects .
Coursework and assessment
The degree programme is modular. You will study compulsory course units and are able to choose some optional units. Most units are assigned 10 credits and you will take 120 credits each year. The methods of assessment vary widely to suit the nature of the course unit and each level of study.
Lecture units are usually assessed by written exam (multiple choice or essay-based) which are held at the end of an academic semester in either January or May/June.
Field courses are usually assessed via oral and written presentations, group-work and/or projects
Practical units are usually assessed by experimental report and/or short written assignment and/or written exam.
The proportion of independent study assignments increases during each year of study.
Year 1: Lecture units are usually assessed by eLearning activities (during the unit) and multiple choice exams (at the end of the semester). Year 1 contributes 10% to your overall degree mark. If you wish to continue on the 'with language' or 'industrial/professional experience' programme you must normally obtain a mean mark of at least 60% in Year 1.
Year 2: Lecture units are usually assessed by essay based exam. Year 2 contributes 30% to your overall degree mark.
Placement Year: You will complete a scientific report and undergo an oral examination on your research that contributes 10% to your overall degree mark. You will be marked out of 110% for your whole degree.
Final Year: Lecture units are usually assessed by essay-based exam. Students also take two 'honours' papers; degree programme-specific examinations comprising essays and data-handling problems. A significant part of the year (accounting for one quarter of the overall degree mark) is the project, which is assessed by literature review and a written report. Final year contributes 60% to your overall degree mark.
Course content for year 1
You will gain a broad introduction to Biological Sciences covering key concepts including; genetics, molecular biology and biodiversity. You will study on a field course, including Marine Biology (Scotland) or Animal Behaviour (South Africa). This year also provides an introduction to the essential data handling and laboratory skills required by all Biological Scientists.
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title Code Credit rating Mandatory/optional
Academic Tutorials Year 1 BIOL10000 10 Mandatory
Molecular Biology BIOL10221 10 Mandatory
From Molecules to Cells BIOL10232 10 Mandatory
Introduction to Laboratory Science BIOL10401 10 Mandatory
Biodiversity BIOL10511 10 Mandatory
Genes, Evolution and Development BIOL10521 10 Mandatory
Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit) BIOL10742 0 Mandatory
Science Ethics and Society (Level 1) BIOL12020 0 Mandatory
Introductory Chemistry BIOL10111 10 Optional
Biochemistry BIOL10212 10 Optional
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Course content for year 2
You will continue your studies in greater depth and begin to specialise. You will undertake a dissertation. During the Research Skills unit, you have the opportunity to carry out techniques which are widely used in current Biological Science research.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title Code Credit rating Mandatory/optional
Academic Tutorials Year 2 BIOL20000 10 Mandatory
Organismal Biology EDM BIOL21051 10 Mandatory
Dissertation BIOL21090 10 Mandatory
Principles of Developmental Biology BIOL21172 10 Mandatory
Ecology & Ecosystems BIOL21211 10 Mandatory
Animal Diversity BIOL21221 10 Mandatory
Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology BIOL21232 10 Mandatory
Animal Physiology BIOL21281 10 Mandatory
Animal Behaviour BIOL21432 10 Mandatory
Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit) BIOL21701 0 Mandatory
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Course content for year 3
You will spend your third year on a placement with one of our partner organisations in the UK or overseas. Zoology students have recently had placements with organisations including the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica and Newquay Zoo. We have over 200 partner organisations including pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and zoological gardens. We have recently expanded our range of placements to reflect the growing range of science careers outside of the laboratory in science enterprise, education and communication:
Industrial/professional research - undertake a research project usually in an industrial or international research institution.
Education - undertake placements in at least two different educational environments gaining experience of teaching and learning in different age groups.
Enterprise - spend a year working in a biotechnology start up or technology transfer company gaining valuable training, skills, experience and contacts.
Science communication - work in an organisation that communicates science such as a medical writing company, media office or museum.
Manchester is unique in providing such a range of placements to our students.
See more information on the industrial/professional placement year .
Course content for year 4
Final year topics reflect the current hotspots of bioscience endeavour and the research interests of staff and are therefore being constantly updated. You will undertake an independent in-depth research project - this may involve practical work in a research laboratory or you may choose to work on eLearning, educational, data-analysis, bioinformatics or enterprise topics:
Final-year projects
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

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