BSc Zoology
Entry requirements
GCSE: Mathematics and English language grade C/4. A level: 104 points. To include grade C at Biology and preferably a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science, Psychology). General Studies accepted. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma: DMM in Science. Note that this is subject to the exact modules you have studied, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification. All Access courses: Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units and 21 credits in a second science subject. T level: Merit in Science. Refer to institution International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall to include Higher Level Biology and a second relevant Science subject. English and Maths can be considered within.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, studying animal life across terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods and Fieldwork. The course includes overseas residential field courses in Spain and tropical locations, an optional 24-week professional placement year with industry partners, and a final-year independent research project.
Modules
- Biology:Placement
- Introduction to Biology
- Cells: The Building Blocks of Life
- Ecology and the Diversity of Life
- Principles of Physiology
- Evolution and Behaviour
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 1
- Spain Field Ecology
- UK Field Ecology
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Ecophysiology
- Comparative Zoology
- Methods in Biology
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 2
- Principles of Conservation Biology
- Zoology Field Course
- Biology of Marine Organisms
- Tropical Biodiversity Field Course
- Speciation and Diversity
- SoBMS Project
- Biological Sciences Student Support Stage 4
- Global Change Biology
- Animal Nutrition
- Advanced Behaviour Analysis Techniques
- Advanced Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics
- Behavioural Ecology
- Fish and Fisheries
- Conservation Physiology