Program Overview

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Zoology (BSc)

Award

Bachelor of Science

Typical Offer

AAB

A-levels

AAB including Biology and one further science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points required at Higher Level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Biology and one further science subject

BTEC

D in the BTEC Extended Certificate plus AB in A Level Biology and one further science subject

Access to HE Diploma

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 39 credits must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 to include Biology and one further science subject.

Scottish Qualification

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 to include Biology and one further science subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate

ABB from 3 A levels including Biology and one further science subject or AA from two A levels including Biology and one further a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

T Level

Not accepted for this course. Applicants with a T Level in a relevant subject should apply for the Science Foundation Year

GCSE requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science at minimum grade C/4.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements.

Duration

3 years

Course Type

Full-time

Campus

Highfield

UCAS Course code

C300

Course Description

On this Zoology BSc course, you’ll study the fundamentals of animal development and diversification. You’ll tackle major challenges facing our planet by exploring the effects of global warming and expanding populations on animal life and ecosystems.

Course Structure

You'll study compulsory and optional modules, and as the course progresses, you can focus more on your particular areas of interest.

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry
• Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology
• How to Think Like a Scientist
• Organisms and their Environment
• Origins of Biodiversity

Year 2

• Animal Behaviour
• Behaviour and Ecology Field Course
• Evolution
• Quantitative Methods in Biological and Environmental Science
• Vertebrate Development
• Vertebrate Zoology

Year 3

• Adapting to Climate Change and Weather Hazards
• Advanced Geographical Information Systems
• Applied Plant Biology
• Behavioural Ecology
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Biofilms and Microbial Communities
• Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
• Biomedical Parasitology
• Biomedical Technology
• Bioscience Business
• Bioscience Education
• Cancer Chromosome Biology
• Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• Environmental Law and Management
• Evolution and Development
• Evolution and Genetics
• External Research Project
• Field Research Project
• Fluxes, Cycles and Microbial Communities
• Global Challenges in Biology
• Immunology
• In-Silico Research Project
• Laboratory Research Project
• Microbiomes and Health
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Molecular and Structural Basis of Disease
• Neurodegenerative Disease
• Plant Cell Biology
• Science Communication
• Tropical Ecology Field Course

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Classes and tutorials
• Coursework
• Individual and group projects
• Independent learning (studying on your own)

Course Time

• Year 1: 27% scheduled learning & teaching, 73% independent learning
• Year 2: 28% scheduled learning & teaching, 72% independent learning
• Year 3: 23% scheduled learning & teaching, 77% independent learning

Assessment Breakdown

• Year 1: 52% written exam, 29% coursework, 19% practical exam
• Year 2: 58% written exam, 38% coursework, 4% practical exam
• Year 3: 46% written exam, 48% coursework, 6% practical exam

Academic Support

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.

Course Leader

Mark Chapman is the course leader.

Employability Skills

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills.

Career Pathways

Graduates commonly work in a range of organisations or sectors including:

• Zoos and wildlife parks
• Environmental protection agencies
• Animal and environmental charities
• Aquaculture and animal nutrition companies
• Conservation organisations
• Chemical, pharmaceutical and petroleum companies

Tuition Fees

• UK students pay £9,535.
• EU and international students pay £28,800.

Funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £36,200 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

Scholarships and Grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.

Support During Your Course

The Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and International Students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.