Program Overview

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MBiol Zoology

Course Overview

The MBiol Zoology degree at Aberystwyth University provides a solid foundation of skills and knowledge in the biosciences, with a focus on zoology. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes a wide range of specialist module options, allowing students to pursue their interests in areas such as animal behaviour, marine and freshwater biology, parasitology, and wildlife conservation.

Key Facts

• UCAS Tariff: 128 - 120
• Course duration: 4 years
• Available for September start 2025

Modules

Year 1

• Cell Biology *
• Comparative Animal Physiology
• Ecology and Conservation *
• Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
• Microbial and Plant Diversity *
• Skills for Wildlife Scientists *

Year 2

• Invertebrate Zoology
• Research Methods *
• Vertebrate Zoology

Year 3

• Research Project *

Year 4

• Field and Laboratory Techniques
• Frontiers in the Biosciences
• MBiol Research Project

Options

• Animal Behaviour
• Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
• Behavioural Neurobiology
• Ecological Management and Conservation Biology
• Ecological Monitoring
• Evolution and Molecular Systematics
• Freshwater Biology
• Freshwater Biology Field Course
• Global Biodiversity Conservation
• Marine Biology
• Marine Biology Field Course
• Parasitology
• Population and Community Ecology
• Primatology
• Researching Behavioural Ecology
• Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools
• Tropical Zoology Field Course
• Veterinary Health
• Wildlife Conservation
• Wildlife Surveying

Careers

Graduates of MBiol Zoology at Aberystwyth University are skilled life scientists with strong theoretical and practical knowledge of zoology. They may pursue careers in ecological consultancy, wildlife film making, zoo animal care, science communication, environmental education, and teaching.

Teaching & Learning

The course is taught through lectures, interactive seminars, computer workshops, field visits and courses, laboratory practicals, small group tutorials, and one-on-one supervision of independent research projects.

Assessment

Assessment methods include traditional exams, coursework elements such as essays, posters, oral presentations, videos, wikis, practical data analysis tasks, field notebooks, and magazine-style science articles.

Typical Entry Requirements

• UCAS Tariff: 128 - 120
• A Levels: ABB-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology
• GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics, and a Science subject
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
• European Baccalaureate: 75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
• English Language Requirements: See Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet the English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements

International students whose qualification is not listed on this page can check Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

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Student Satisfaction

• 86% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
• 77% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 100% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.