Program Overview

BSc (Hons) - Zoology (With Integrated Foundation Year)

    Wildlife is an important part of all our lives. If you have a passion for learning about animals, animal care, and animal management, and are wondering how to become a zoologist, this exciting and hands-on BSc Zoology course will prepare you for a future defending the planet.


    ### Course Overview

    Our hands-on zoology course provides an understanding of wildlife monitoring techniques using professional equipment and covers a broad range of topics including evolution, ecology, and conservation.


    ### On this course you will...

    - Benefit from a strong practical component to our modules and an emphasis on skills to enhance employment, helping prepare you for becoming a zoologist following your university studies.
    - Experience Cumbria's unique natural environment for learning about wildlife, which provides a range of different habitats that are close enough to visit in a short walk or day trip.
    - Enjoy a zoology degree designed with the most relevant key issues in zoology at its heart, as we are one of the newest universities in the country.
    - Make use of our modern and well-equipped facilities, for example, our teaching laboratories.
    - Study zoology with a diverse range of modules that expertly weave together and map directly to our subject.


    ### 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: C300
    - Delivery Style: In-Person
    - Course Duration: Full-time: 4 Years
    - Course Start Point: September
    - Award: BSc (Hons)


    ### Minimum entry requirements

    - 48 UCAS Tariff Points
    - GCSE English, Mathematics, and Science at grade 4/C or above.


    ### Tuition fees

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


    ### What our students say

    - "One of the main reasons I chose the University of Cumbria was due to the gorgeous location. Carlisle has great transport links with the Lake District, Cumbrian coast, and Scotland." - Sophie Babbs, Zoology


    ### Related Courses

    - BSc (Hons) - Zoology
    - BSc (Hons) - Zoology (with Sandwich Year)


    ### Course Structure

    #### What you will learn

    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.


    ##### Year one

    - Essential University Skills 1
    - Essential Biology
    - Scientific Investigation
    - Essential University Skills 2
    - Essential Chemistry
    - Environmental Sciences


    ##### Year two

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


    ##### Year three

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


    ##### Year four

    - 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.


    ### Entry Requirements

    - GCSEs: English, Maths, and Science at C/4 or above.
    - A-levels: A - must have studied Biology or Applied Science at level 3.


    ### Funding

    - Fees for integrated foundation year are as stated.
    - For information about funding, please visit our undergraduate funding page.


    ### Additional Costs

    - Books: £50 - £100 per year
    - Stationery: £30 - £40 per year
    - Field trips: £0 - £1,000 per year