BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (with placement)

Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology (with placement)

Overview

BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology will allow you to study structure, classification, behaviour, health and nutrition, and conservation of a wide range of animal species. Through the programme you will gain specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and behaviour using the diversity of the Animal Kingdom as a focus.

Course Key Info

• UCAS code: Z001
• Institution code: H12
• Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience.
• Location: Harper Adams University campus (and location of work placement)

Entry Requirements for 2025

• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS points for A level students.
• Full requirements: Use the drop-down tool to select the qualifications you have or are working towards to see what grades would be required for access to this programme.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Vertebrate Biology (HF) - 20
• Invertebrate Biology (HF) - 20
• Ecology, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment (HF) - 20
• Animal Health and Nutrition (HF) - 20
• Key Skills in Zoology (HF) - 10
• Welfare, Ethics, Law and Policy (HF) - 20
• Field Skills and Field Course (HF) - 10

Year 2

• Ecosystems and Conservation Biology - including Field Course (HF) - 20
• Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetics (HF) - 20
• Animal Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology (HF) - 20
• Global Environmental Challenges (HF) - 20
• Professional Skills for Zoologists (HF) - 10
• Anthrozoology (HF) - 20
• Elective: Sustainability in Practice (HF) - 10

Year 3

• Placement year

Year 4

• Honours Research Dissertation (HFZ) - 40
• Recent Advances in Zoological Sciences (HF) - 20
• Zoology Field Course (including International Option) (HF) - 20
• Applied Conservation for Managed Populations (HF) - 20
• Applied Management for Biodiversity (HF) - 20

Careers

With an applied zoology degree you could become a zoologist or research scientist. You may find yourself improving agricultural crops and livestock, conserving endangered species and habitats, or developing and testing new drugs. Or you may work in disease and pest control, in field trials, animal welfare and education, or perhaps developing policies and regulations.

Fees and Costs

The latest fees for this course can be found in our fees and funding section. You will also find course related costs, specific to this course in the Fees and Charges PDF.

Other Courses That May Interest You

• Foundation BSc (Hons) + Foundation Year Applied Zoology UCAS: XD05 Year of entry: 2025
• Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Zoology with Entomology (with placement) UCAS: Z002 Year of entry: 2025
• Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Zoology with Environmental Management (with placement) UCAS: Z003 Year of entry: 2025

Disclaimer

Whilst every opportunity has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information on this course page, Harper Adams University wishes to emphasise that the content is regularly reviewed and is subject to change from time-to-time as required. Our courses undergo reviews to ensure they are flexible, relevant and as up-to-date as possible.