Skip to main content
Panoramic collage of university campus architecture

BSc (Hons) Zoology with Foundation Year

University of Salford, United Kingdom
Save

Course Overview

Learn to understand animals, their behaviour, their interactions with each other, and the environment. This course will provide you with a strong foundation in biology and environmental issues, allowing you to progress onto a BSc (Hons) Zoology degree course at the University of Salford, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. 

It is ideal if you want to develop your career along a zoological pathway but have a non-scientific background, or if you don’t meet the entry requirements for direct entry to an honours degree. This course may also be attractive if you are returning to education or if you wish to change career direction.On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to the full honours degree, where you will continue to build specialised scientific knowledge in the areas. 

Study zoology will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the biology of animals. You will learn about animals, the links between them and their environment, and key aspects of zoological phenomena from molecular to ecological levels.

You will:

  • Gain a broad, basic knowledge of biological principles to prepare you for more advanced study

  • Increase your knowledge and understanding of basic biology and other aspects of environmental studies

General Eligibility

GCSE

English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points

A level

64 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Biological Principles

  • Scientific Methods

  • Data Handling

  • Professional Communications

  • Science for Health

  • Environmental Conservation

2 Year 1
  • Study Skills

  • Biological Skills

  • Molecules to Microbes

  • Global Distribution of Wildlife

  • Biodiversity

  • Genes to Ecosystems

3 Year 2
  • Human or Animal Physiology (Select one)

  • Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases

  • Wildlife Behavioural Ecology

  • Data Science

  • Research Skills

Choose one option from the following:

  • Ecology in Action

  • Animal Evolution

4 Year 3
  • Biology of Parasites

  • Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Choose one option from the following:

  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills (HANS)

  • Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills

Plus one option from

  • Fisheries Science

  • Animal Cognition and Social Complexity

And one option from

  • Educational Principles and Practice in STEM

  • Tropical Ecology and Conservation

  • Applied Freshwater Biology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

Contact Us
Call
WhatsApp
Email