Zoology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoology BSc (Hons)
With increasing concern about protecting natural habits, there is much to learn about the biology and behaviour of animals and species. Pursue for passion for the animal kingdom with our BSc (Hons) Zoology degree.
Taking you from the laboratory to the field, our highly-focused degree will develop your knowledge of concepts at the forefront of zoological science, biological processes, animal behaviour and ecosystem interaction.
Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our cour...
<strong>With increasing concern about protecting natural habits, there is much to learn about the biology and behaviour of animals and species. Pursue for passion for the animal kingdom with our BSc (Hons) Zoology degree.</strong> <br/><br/>Taking you from the laboratory to the field, our highly-focused degree will develop your knowledge of concepts at the forefront of zoological science, biological processes, animal behaviour and ecosystem interaction.<br/><br/><strong>Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills</strong> <br/>Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course will help you to build knowledge of key biological processes, biodiversity and ecosystems, while developing practical skills in our Bodmer laboratories and through field work. In your final year, you will choose specialist modules that suit your areas of interest and complete a research project based on a subject topic of your choice. <br/><br/><strong>Get closer to industry</strong><br/>Focusing on real-world issues, we put fieldwork at the heart of your learning experience. In recent years, students have taken part in residential trips to Cumbria, Yorkshire, Shropshire and Gambia. We also regularly invite zoology professionals and practitioners to share their knowledge through guest lectures.<br/><br/>On this course, you will also have the option to include an industry placement between years two and three. Previous zoology students have completed placements with public health laboratories, wildlife trust, or research organisations such as the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MAFF and Central Veterinary Laboratory.<br/><br/><strong>Features</strong><br/>• Experience residential field trips opportunities<br/>• Choose to include an industry placement and gain real-world context for your studies<br/>• Part-time study option available<br/>• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C300
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Scottish Higher
104-112 UCAS points from at least two Higher Levels, including Higher Level Biology
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Biology units. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 UCAS points from at least two Higher Levels, including Higher Level Biology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
A level
Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology
T Level
M
Overall Grade M required in a Science subject. Must have passed all components.
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