Zoology BSc (Hons)

Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity, and ecology of ecosystems, and conservation biology. This knowledge is essential in order to understand, protect and manage species, habitats and ecosystems. The course aims to provide you with a wide skillset, and covers both local and global terrestrial and aquatic zoological issues whilst encouraging both a theoretical and applied approach to the subject. This course offers great opportunities for those interested in the environment and species management or in becoming part of the global scientific community. Our staff have both national and international practitioner and research experience and use this when delivering teaching. You will be taught by lecturers with specialist expertise in a number of growing areas of conservation, behavior, and welfare science, and, as well as the national and international field course, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree.

Typical Entry 112 UCAS points GCE A Level 112 UCAS points from GCE A-Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science