Program Overview

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Introduction to the Zoology MBiol Program

The Zoology MBiol program at the University of Liverpool is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of zoology, including animal behavior, conservation biology, ecology, evolution, and animal physiology. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in zoology and related fields.

Program Structure

The program consists of four years of study, with the first three years following the same structure as the BSc in Zoology. In the fourth year, students undertake a significant research project and have the opportunity to spend time working in industry or on a research internship.

Year One

In the first year, students take a range of compulsory modules, including:

• Biology Core Concepts
• Origins, Specialisations, Challenges, and Therapeutics
• Introductory Practical Skills in Biosciences I and II
• From Individuals to Ecosystems
• Study and Communication Skills Tutorials

Year Two

In the second year, students take a range of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Genetics and Immunology for Biosciences
• Intermediary Practical Skills in Biosciences
• Academic and Professional Skills Tutorials
• Animal Behaviour
• Advanced Practical Skills in Evolution, Ecology, and Behaviour
• Parasites, Pathogens, and Hosts
• Animal Ecophysiology
• Optional modules, such as Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry, or Marine Ecophysiology, Ecology, and Exploitation

Year Three

In the third year, students take a range of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Research Project
• Introduction to the World of Work
• Research Methods
• Applied Conservation Biology
• Ecology for a Sustainable Future
• Evolutionary Biology
• Zoology Field Course
• Optional modules, such as Global Fieldwork or Conservation Management

Year Four

In the fourth year, students undertake a significant research project and have the opportunity to spend time working in industry or on a research internship. Students also take a range of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Research Project
• Global Perspectives
• Optional modules, such as Biological Data Skills, Informatics for Life Sciences, or Research Internship

Teaching and Assessment

The program is taught through a balanced mix of lectures, workshops, fieldwork, seminars, and tutorials, as well as hands-on, practical laboratory sessions. Assessment is through a range of methods, including essays, presentations, group work, qualitative and experimental reports, and examination results.

Career Opportunities

The Zoology MBiol program provides students with a range of career opportunities, including:

• Government agencies
• Animal charities and welfare groups
• Wildlife parks and conservation projects
• Research and academia
• Industry and commerce

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• UK fees: ｣9,790 per year
• International fees: ｣32,000 per year
• Year in industry fee: ｣1,955
• Year abroad fee: ｣1,465 (applies to year in China)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including:

• The Liverpool Bursary
• Asylum Seekers Scholarship
• Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary
• Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
• Estranged Students Bursary
• Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
• Nolan Scholarships
• Rigby Enterprise Award
• ROLABOTIC Scholarship
• Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
• Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
• Young Adult Carer's Bursary

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are:

• A levels: ABB, including Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry
• T levels: Health and Science (Science pathway) with an overall grade of Distinction to include B in the core
• GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall, with no score less than 4, including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science)
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, including grade H2 in both of High-level Biology and second science
• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: Not accepted without Advanced Highers at grades ABB
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus AB at A level to include Biology and another Science
• Access: Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 33 at Distinction and 12 at Merit
• International qualifications: Select your country or region to view specific entry requirements

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the program are:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17, and speaking 19
• Duolingo English Test: 125 overall, with speaking, reading, and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100
• Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59
• LanguageCert Academic: 70 overall, with no skill below 60
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990: Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening
• Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511: 0510: Grade B overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking; 0511: Grade B overall
• Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991: 0993: Grade 6 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking; 0991: Grade 6 overall
• Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced: 176 overall, with no paper below 162
• International Baccalaureate English A: Literature or Language & Literature: Grade 5 at Standard Level or grade 5 at Higher Level
• International Baccalaureate English B: Grade 7 at Standard Level or grade 6 at Higher Level

Pre-Sessional English

The university offers a range of Pre-Sessional English courses to support students who do not meet the English language requirements. The length of the course depends on the student's current level of English language ability.