| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Are you curious about the huge diversity of animal life on our planet, and passionate about its conservation?
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, our course aims to inspire you through the study of animals (including humans) at every level, from their DNA right up to their role in ecosystems. A range of optional modules taught by leaders in their field will allow you to tailor the course to your interests. It is possible to switch to an integrated four-year master's course (MSci), depending on your grades in the second year. Practical workYou will gain experience in a range of laboratory and field work techniques from your first semester onward.
Local and optional international fieldwork will include activities such as:
In year three you will do a year-long research project guided by a member of academic staff, where we will train you in transferable and advanced research skills.
BSc or MSci?
MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last for four years and have an integrated master's qualification. They are the equivalent to a BSc plus a master's level qualification. These courses can provide additional research experience to enhance your future career prospects.