Course Overview

Follow this bespoke route, and you could become a zoologist specialising in environmental management, an ecologist, an environmental consultant or a nature conservation officer. Other careers include research scientists, field trials officers, ecological consultants and nature conservationists. You may find yourself conserving endangered species and habitats, working in disease and pest control, or developing policies and regulations. Zoologists can also improve agricultural crops and livestock, develop and test new drugs, or promote animal welfare and education.

Zoologists study the animal kingdom, from the largest mammals to the smallest insects. Understanding the evolution, behaviour, and communities provides an insight into human and animal life and how they can be sustained in the face of global challenges, from climate change to food security.

Here at Harper Adams, you’ll study whole organisms, not just species, at the molecular level. You’ll learn to study animals’ physiology, behaviour, and how they interact with other species and their environments to preserve essential habitats and manage wildlife in light of climate change.

Zoologists and environmental managers protect endangered species and wildlife from the dangers of habitat loss, disease, invasive species, and climate change and safeguard and learn more about human life in the process.

You’ll study a wide range of species, from farm livestock to companion animals and exotics, to UK wildlife such as insects, with a strong emphasis on field and laboratory work – both skills in demand by employers.

ConservationistsConservationists environmental specialists, entomologists, animal scientists, veterinarians and much more highly experienced staff will teach you.

General Eligibility

• Offers tend to be in the region of 104 UCAS points (min 3 x A2 passes)

• Students should typically be studying three subjects at the A2 level to be considered

• An understanding of a biological Science based subject, for example, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education, would be preferable.  We would welcome applications from candidates offering other evidence of their suitability for this programme

• When combining qualifications, no more than one Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma (or comparable qualification such as an Extended Certificate) will be considered alongside A levels (two A levels for BSc)

• General Studies and Critical Thinking are encouraged but not included in the grades required

• Applicants are encouraged to gain experience working with several different animals in different settings. Applicants should have details of this in their application. Experience with other animals will enable reflection and help with many aspects as students progress through the course.

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science

• BTEC Level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science in grade C/4

• Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level or an M or D for BTEC modules)

• Essential Skills (and other level 2 variants) and First Certificates/Diplomas are not accepted in place of GCSE passes.

• Interviews will take place on an ad-hoc basis should the Course Manager wish to discuss any aspect of your application and for all potentially suitable applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic *

  6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)