BSc Zoology
Entry requirements
A-Level: ABB IB: 32/655 BTEC: DDM
About this course
BSc in Zoology, a zoology degree focusing on animal diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course involves practical training with compulsory field trips in the UK and abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Ecology and Conservation, Animal Diversity, Evolution and Genetics, alongside optional study in Life Processes. The second year advances into data analysis and practical investigation through Analysis of Biological Data, Adaptations to Life on Earth, Scotland Field Course, Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course, Scillies St Agnes Field Course, and Scillies St Mary's Field Course. Optional modules in the later stages allow students to explore areas such as Ecological Economics, Population and Community Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Wildlife Disease, Introduction to Ecological Consultancy, Conservation Science, Marine Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Wildlife Exploitation, GIS for Wildlife Mapping, Green Consultants, Biogeography, and Oceans and Human Health.
Modules
- Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Diversity
- Evolution and Genetics
- Life Processes
- Analysis of Biological Data
- Adaptations to Life on Earth
- Scotland Field Course
- Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course
- Scillies St Agnes Field Course
- Scillies St Mary's Field Course
- Ecological Economics
- Population and Community Ecology
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Wildlife Disease
- Introduction to Ecological Consultancy
- Conservation Science
- Marine Ecology
- Animal Behaviour
- Wildlife Exploitation
- GIS for Wildlife Mapping
- Green Consultants
- Biogeography
- Oceans and Human Health