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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of animals and gain expertise in evolution, physiology, animal behaviour, ecology and conservation, preparing you for an exciting career in the field of zoology.
As a student, you'll be exposed to a wide range of practical and theoretical techniques, making your learning experience dynamic and hands-on.
Our course places a strong emphasis on fieldwork, both in the UK and abroad. These field courses offer you the chance to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations.
Learn from experts in the field and actively participate in world-class research as a member of one of our research teams.
Study at our modern, eco-friendly Penryn Campus, situated in one of the UKs most beautiful and inspiring regions, with a stunning natural environment that serves as your classroom
Course content
This programme will provide you with the skills, concepts and experience to understand all aspects of modern zoology. The programme encourages an interdisciplinary approach and you will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical and practical techniques used to study the biology of animals of all types.
Career paths
Many of our graduates are employed in discipline-relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management.
Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Ecology and Conservation degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.
Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates from our Ecology and Conservation undergraduate programmes.
Recent graduates are now working as:
Conservation professionals
Biological scientists
Environment professionals
Laboratory technicians
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Web design professionals
Public relations professionals
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
Archivists and curators etc
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Excluding General Studies.Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in one of the following subject areas: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 6 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology.Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve a Grade A at A Level in one of the following Science subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
If, as part of your four-year degree programme, you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee of 15 per cent of the maximum fee for that year. If you spend a full year on a work placement (in the UK or abroad) you will pay a reduced fee of 20 per cent of the maximum fee for that year.
£30,900 per year
Students from EU
Year in Industry (Placement) 1850, or approximately 20 per cent of the maximum fee for that year.
£30,900 per year
Students from International
Year in Industry (Placement) 1850, or approximately 20 per cent of the maximum fee for that year.
