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Zoology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### Zoology (BSc)
Study for a Zoology degree at Royal Holloway and examine animal diversity, behaviour and evolution. Develop your understanding of how animals interact with their environments.
The natural world is changing at an ever-increasing rate. As the world evolves, many animal species are under threat. Humans too experience health issues by disconnecting from nature.
Our zoology degree is highly flexible from day one. You’ll benefit from practical teaching, based on our research in areas such as local wildlife conservation (Surrey ...
### Zoology (BSc)
Study for a Zoology degree at Royal Holloway and examine animal diversity, behaviour and evolution. Develop your understanding of how animals interact with their environments.
The natural world is changing at an ever-increasing rate. As the world evolves, many animal species are under threat. Humans too experience health issues by disconnecting from nature.
Our zoology degree is highly flexible from day one. You’ll benefit from practical teaching, based on our research in areas such as local wildlife conservation (Surrey Wildlife Trust) or our Europe-wide pollinator work (PoshBee). You’ll also be part of our vibrant community of world-leading researchers and student societies.
#### The wider picture
* Enjoy our extraordinary green campus with direct exposure to many biodiverse habitats and ecosystems
* Gain first-hand experience with our marine biology field course to Scotland or our Borneo tropical rainforest expedition
* Boost your employability with our authentic assessments, focused on skills development and preparing you for your career
#### Make your mark
Your final year research project lets you focus on a subject of your choosing. And our course opens the door to a wide range of careers. Decide to be a scientific and biodiversity advisor, data scientist, biological safety officer, science teacher, conservationist or ecology consultant. Or even a wildlife filmmaker. Royal Holloway bioscience graduates consistently enjoy a high graduate employability record.
*We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.*
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A17-F15
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: Biology, plus a Pass in the practical element
T Level
T-Level should be in a Science Pathway with Distinction achieved overall, Merit in the occupation specialism and B in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including Biology.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 3.0
Pass Access to Science HE Diploma with at least 27 level 3 credits at Distinction, including all Biology units and the remaining level 3 credits at Merits.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Distinction in BTEC National Diploma plus grade B in A-level Biology. A Pass is required in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher Level OR with a minimum of 32 points overall including Higher Level Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction plus grades BB including A-level Biology. A Pass is required in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £29,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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