Zoology Master of Biosciences (with Honours) - MBio (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoology Master of Biosciences (with Honours) - MBio (Hons)
Zoology is the study of animals, how they behave, evolve, interact with the environment, and how we can help protect biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. At Lincoln, the MBio Zoology degree combines undergraduate and master's-level study to help you build advanced scientific knowledge, practical research experience, and specialist skills for careers in animal science, conservation, ecology, and biological research.
Whether you're fascinated by wildlife conservation, marine ecosystems, animal behaviour, biodiversity, or environmental change, this integrated master's cou...
Zoology is the study of animals, how they behave, evolve, interact with the environment, and how we can help protect biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. At Lincoln, the MBio Zoology degree combines undergraduate and master's-level study to help you build advanced scientific knowledge, practical research experience, and specialist skills for careers in animal science, conservation, ecology, and biological research.
Whether you're fascinated by wildlife conservation, marine ecosystems, animal behaviour, biodiversity, or environmental change, this integrated master's course gives you the opportunity to explore the science behind life on Earth while developing the expertise increasingly valued by employers and research organisations.
What makes Lincoln different is the balance between practical learning, supportive teaching, and career-focused scientific training. You'll study in a city surrounded by natural environments ideal for ecological research, develop laboratory and field skills from the start of your degree, and learn from researchers working in animal behaviour, conservation biology, ecology, and environmental science.
The integrated master's structure allows you to progress beyond undergraduate study and deepen your expertise through advanced research and specialist scientific investigation.
By graduation, you'll have the scientific, analytical, and practical skills valued across conservation organisations, environmental consultancies, research institutes, environmental agencies, and the wider biosciences sector.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Lincoln (Main Site)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A34-A74
Institution Code
L39
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,C
B,B,B
To include grade B from A Level Biology or equivalent qualifications.
T Level
M
T Level in Science accepted. Health or Health Science NOT accepted.
UCAS Tariff
112.0
120.0
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include 40 UCAS tariff points from A Level Biology or equivalent qualification.
Scottish Higher
112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 40 points from an Advanced Higher in Biology. A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
112 to 120 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30.0
To include a Higher Level 5 in Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science accepted depending on modules studied. Please include these in your application or contact our Admissions team for further information (admissions@lincoln.ac.uk)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £18,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |










































































