Zoology with a Year in Applied Research BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview - Zoology with a Year in Applied Research BSc (Hons)

Zoology is at the core of our understanding of the natural world. At Swansea you will enjoy unique opportunities to dedicate yourself to the scientific study of animals, from their physiology and anatomy, ecology and behaviour, to their evolution and conservation, acquiring the skills to play a major role in many sectors, from terrestrial and marine biology and conservation to agriculture, medicine, public health and veterinary science.

You will have an unrivalled opportunity to study animals in their natural environments, from the rich coastal, freshwater, and terrestrial ...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Singleton Park Campus

Course Address
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP

Application Details

Course Code

C30R

Institution Code

S93

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,C,C

ABBCC to include Biology Grade B

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with Distinction overall to include 24 distinctions (3 in Biology), plus 15 Merits. Only Science based Access course considered (excluding Health Sciences)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

To include 5 in Higher Level Biology or Human Biology

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

From Science-based BTEC Extended Diploma (excluding Animal Management and Health Science) plus at least one grade B in GCSE Science with GCSE Grades C in English/Welsh and Mathematics Accepted BTECs: Applied Science, Environmental Sustainability and Countryside Management.

Extended Project

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

A level

A,B,B

B,B,B

To include Biology, Human Biology or equivalent

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.

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