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BSc (Hons) Zoology (With Sandwich Year)

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

On this zoology degree, you’ll gain an understanding of wildlife monitoring techniques using professional kit, and cover a broad range of topics including evolution, ecology and conservation, with visits to a variety of habitats.

There will be plenty of opportunities for voluntary work with organisations such as Cumbria Wildlife Trust on our zoology course, boosting your CV and giving you hands-on experience across a range of species including butterflies, adders and birds. Our practical focused degree will equip you with not only the knowledge, but the real skills and confidence to become a zoologist.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC (96 pts) BBC (112 Pts)

  • T-levels: "P (C+) - M" All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Vertebrate Zoology

  • Invertebrate Zoology

  • Ecology for Zoologists

  • Animal Form and Function

  • Animal Conservation Practice

  • Core Zoology

2 Year 2
  • Exploring Research

  • Zoological Monitoring Techniques

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Evolution and Biogeography

  • British Wildlife

  • Applied Zoology

  • Placement Qualificatory Unit

3 Year 3
  • Placement Qualificatory Unit

4 Year 4
  • Dissertation

  • Professional Skills in Zoology

  • Behavioural Ecology

  • Entomology and Parasitology (Optional)

  • Behavioural Applications for Conservation (Optional)

  • Population and Community Ecology (Optional)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

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

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