Pages tagged with: biological-sciences
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ResM Biological Sciences
ResM Biological Sciences will give you the opportunity to conduct research alongside staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across the biological sciences.
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PhD Biological Sciences
Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors, with the MPhil/PhD Biological Sciences at the University of Plymouth.
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Academic appointed to French animal welfare group
Plymouth University news: A senior academic from Plymouth University has been appointed to a body advising the French government on best practice in animal welfare
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Bumblebees shy away from field-facing hedgerows
Plymouth University news: The pollination service provided by bumblebees on the field-side boundaries of hedgerows may be limited because farming methods are having a negative impact on their sources of food, a study by Plymouth University has found
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BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology
BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology at the University of Plymouth has a hands-on approach, it'll give you the scientific tools to develop your understanding of plant and animal biodiversity in the UK and abroad.
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BSc (Hons) Zoology
University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Zoology. Study the whole diversity of animal life, from tardigrades to elephants.
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MSc Zoo Conservation Biology
Are you passionate about animal welfare and keen to shape the management of the zoos of the future? Students from over 20 nationalities have chosen our unique programme, MSc Zoo Conservation Biology, the first of its kind in the world.
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MSc Sustainable Aquaculture
The MSc Sustainable Aquaculture provides you with knowledge of the growing aquaculture industry from a multi-disciplinary approach with emphasis on sustainable use of aquatic and marine resources for commercial exploitation for food and products.
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Nicholas Berkley - BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences graduate
University of Plymouth alumni: BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences graduate Nicholas Berkley tells us how his undergraduate study grew both his confidence and interest in the life sciences and encouraged him to pursue a PhD.
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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Plymouth University puts you on the front line covering molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, plant, animal and human biology as well as ecology and biodiversity.
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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year
University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year - an alternative route into our biology degrees.
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BSc (Hons) Biosciences
The BSc (Hons) Biosciences top-up course at Plymouth is a broad-base biosciences course which covers subjects including science communication, ecotoxicology, microbiology, plant sciences, animal/human health and genetics.
