BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad)
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
About this course
BSc in Zoology, a five-year programme covering animal biology and the wider biosciences. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes optional residential field courses. Students complete a substantial independent research project in the final year with one-to-one supervision.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Wildlife Scientists
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Research Methods
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Animal Behaviour
- Freshwater Biology
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Researching Behavioural Ecology
- Tropical Zoology Field Course
- Veterinary Health
- Wildlife Surveying
- Research Project
- Animal Behaviour Field Course
- Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity