Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Zoology

Course Overview

Explore the biology, behaviour, and conservation of animals with our hands-on BSc (Hons) Zoology degree. Designed by experts, this course equips you with the skills needed for modern zoological careers—focusing on evolution, ecology, wildlife monitoring, and conservation practice.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
• Institute: Institute of Science and Environment
• UCAS Code: 4T67
• Delivery Style: In-Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 3 Years
• Study Options: Integrated Foundation Year
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 104-120 UCAS Tariff points
• GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade 4/C or above

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 (UK, 2025-2026)
• £14,900 (International, 2025-2026)

Qualifications

• A-levels: BBD-BBB to include Biology at C or above
• T-levels: P (C+) – M. All Science subjects are accepted for entry to this course
• Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass - Science based
• CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B - Science based
• OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM - to include Biology or Animal Management
• Scottish Highers: BBBC – AABB to include Biology
• Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3 to include Biology
• Other experience: City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references.

Selection Criteria

As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Zoology. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained.

Contextual Admissions

Going to higher education can transform a person’s life. We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university level study.

Course Structure

Year One

• Vertebrate Zoology
• Invertebrate Zoology
• Ecology for Zoologists
• Animal Form and Function
• Animal Conservation Practice
• Core Zoology

Year Two

• Exploring Research
• Zoological Monitoring Techniques
• Animal Behaviour
• Evolution and Biogeography
• British Wildlife
• Applied Zoology

Year Three

• Dissertation
• Professional Skills in Zoology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Entomology and Parasitology (Optional)
• Behavioural Applications for Conservation (Optional)
• Population and Community Ecology (Optional)

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

Our degree course has been designed by professional zoologists with a real understanding of what the world needs from zoologists and what zoologists need to pursue a professional career.

How You Will Be Assessed

Analysis of zoological data, writing of formal reports and careful design of scientific methods particularly with regards animal surveying are all key transferable skills, which translate into a range of careers in biological sciences.

Additional Costs

• Books: £50 - £100 per year
• Stationery: £30 - £40 per year

Meet Your Lecturer

• Dr Richard Francksen
• Dr Will Hoppitt

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• Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus

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