BSc Zoology
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with two Mathematics/Science subjects required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Zoology, focusing on the scientific study of animal life and physiology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. Students complete an independent research project under academic supervision during the final year, executing the full life cycle from planning to thesis write-up.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Frontiers in Biological Sciences
- Diversity of Life 1
- Ecology and Environmental Science
- Diversity of Life 2
- The Cell
- Introduction to Genetics
- Biological Enhanced Skills Training (BEST)
- Ecology
- Comparative Physiology 1
- Coastal Biodiversity (BI25F2)
- Field Biology (BI25F6)
- Marine Field Ecology (BI25F9)
- Field Skills in Ecology and Animal Behaviour (BI25FA)
- Statistical Analysis of Biological Data
- Animal Evolution and Biodiversity
- Gateway to Honours Project
- Comparative Physiology 2
- SBS Honours Project