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UCAS CODE C300
Zoology is the study of animal life across all levels of organisation; from the evolution and adaptations of whole organisms to the activities of animal cells and the biochemical processes that maintain them. In recent years the development of new technologies has opened new avenues to study collective behaviour of animals in the wild as well as understanding the cellular and molecular foundations of animal biology. This course builds on the BSc Biological Sciences course and allows you focus
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Zoology is the study of animal life across all levels of organisation; from the evolution and adaptations of whole organisms to the activities of animal cells and the biochemical processes that maintain them. In recent years the development of new technologies has opened new avenues to study collective behaviour of animals in the wild as well as understanding the cellular and molecular foundations of animal biology. This course builds on the BSc Biological Sciences course and allows you focus increasingly on modules covering various aspects of animal biology and zoology. This includes evolution, animal behaviour and ecology. Our graduates work in diverse careers such as medicine, conservation, agriculture and more.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
32
Grades / Points required
D*D*D*
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. °Subjects accepted as 'second science': Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
6, 6, 5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is only accepted when combined with an A level in a required subject. Grades D*D*D* required in addition to grade B in a required subject A level.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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£22,260
per year
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More info: The above mentioned fee is Band 3a (Laboratory) for 20/21 entry. There may be slight increase in 21/22 entry..
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