Course Overview

Immerse yourself in the theory and practical application of zoology, for a fulfilling career conserving the biodiversity of our planet and protecting animal species across the globe.

You’ll explore how animals evolve, interact, and function, how human activity affects animal populations, how zoos contribute to conservation, and much more. You could see the impact of conservation first-hand on an optional trip to South Africa, and a residential field course with a UK zoo.

You’ll learn from experienced animal scientists, conservationists, and industry practitioners to develop field and laboratory skills that are in great demand by employers.

You could broaden your knowledge by spending one semester in Canada or the USA, studying at one of our partner institutions. You’ll have the option to spend a year in industry, either in the UK or overseas, to gain additional experience.

Our facilities provide fantastic opportunities to develop real-life experiences. These include a range of laboratories, a 70-species Animal Collection, and commercial animal therapy centers. Our 360-hectare estate is ideal for learning a range of survey techniques and for studying British wildlife.

General Eligibility

UCAS | A typical offer for this course is 112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

GCSE | A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, (or A* to C grades if relevant) or equivalent, to include English Language and Mathematics.

A-Level | Typical offer is BBC or equivalent. This must include a minimum of two A Levels including one in Biology at grade D or above.

Vocational Award | Typical offer is a DMM in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Access | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma to include a minimum of a pass in a Biology module at Level 3.

IB | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of two Highers at H3 or above, including one in Biology. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSEs have not been obtained.

Scottish Highers | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Advanced and One Higher, to include Biology.

Irish Leaving Certificate | Typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers including one in Biology at H4 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum Ordinary Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical | Typical offer is a DMM in a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

T Level | Typical offer is Merit in your T Level overall grade in a relevant subject.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this program is 80 UCAS tariff or equivalent providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours are the total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing are added together.

Language Requirement

• IELTS score 6.0

  TOEFL score 60-78

  Cambridge Advanced English score 170-175

  Pearson PTE 50-57

  LanguageCert 33-37