Why study with us?

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Bangor has a long tradition in teaching and research in the Biological Sciences and was rated "Excellent" in the recent UK-wide assessment of teaching quality
We were awarded a "4A" rating in the UK wide Research Assessment Exercise, demonstrating the national and international calibre of both teaching and research.
Our students enjoy being here and expressed their praise for the quality of the teaching and pastoral care provided by the School of Biological Sciences
The staff have a strong commitment to providing excellent teaching and care for their students.
We have excellent facilities for the study of both flora and fauna - these include insect, snake, lizard and fish collections, 2 field stations, a Botanical Garden and a Zoology Museum.
We are also in the forefront of research that exploits recent advances in molecular biology, genomics, proteomics and transgenic technologies - our Biotechnology Unit now allows us to unravel the cascade of controls which leads from genotype to phenotype.
We offer a wide range of degrees in the Biological Sciences encompassing "traditional" disciplines such as Zoology and Biology to more recent developments in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Biology with Media Practice.
We offer the opportunity to study at a university in the U.S. for all or part of the second year.
Bangor is an ancient, historic Cathedral and University city, and our unique location provides access to a wide range of superb natural environments from the beaches of Anglesey to the mountain ranges of Snowdonia.
Many of our students enthusiastically participate in outdoor activities, and sailing, hillwalking, rock climbing, paragliding, canoeing, scuba diving and surfing are extremely popular.
We have a sports centre with excellent indoor sports facilities of all sorts, including a climbing wall.
We are rated the top university in the UK for the help and support provided to students (The Times Higher Educational Supplement (June 17, 2005)
In a survey by the Accommodation for Students website, Bangor was voted one of the best university cities in the UK for facilities and location.
The most recent Research Assessment Exercise confirms our status as a world-class research institution
We have one of the largest Peer Guiding schemes
The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest in the whole of the UK
Our Centre for Careers and Opportunities Careers is recognised nationally as being one of the most active careers services in the UK ensuring that over 87% of graduates enter employment or further study within six months
Low cost of living - cheaper accommodation and lower living costs than in most university cities. According to The Independent's A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges, Bangor is "one of the cheapest places in Britain
We have on-line services through ‘BangorPortal’ to save you time (Which modules am I studying? What are my marks? etc)
The location is probably one of the most beautiful university settings in the whole of the UK – situated between the Snowdonia Mountains and the Menai Straits. It is a paradise for sporty students