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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
City Campus
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology- LJMU ranked 18th in the UK for Zoology (The Guardian University Guide 2025)- Optional residential fieldwork (self-funded) at level 5 (possible destination Cairngorms National Park, Scotland) and Level 6 (Doñana National Park, Spain)- Option to undertake a 4-6 week placement and/or a 12-month sandwich placement in the UK or overseas- Easy access to local zoos and diverse habitat sites- Excellent prospects in a range of animal-related careers, including veterinary-related science, animal training, ecological consultancy, animal welfare and conservation- 95% of students surveyed said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024) - This degree is available to study following a foundation year- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
About your courseThe professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Zoology at Liverpool John Moores University offers you exciting opportunities to complete work placements and field trips both in the UK and overseas.Zoology is the scientific study of animals, both living and extinct. It encompasses all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and cell biology to ecology and behaviour, and examines animals in the context of their evolution and their environment, allowing you to specialise in your own areas of interest via placements, projects and modules in levels 5 and 6.Practical hands-on experience is an important aspect of the course and we have a wealth of local facilities and fieldwork sites on our doorstep. These include three major zoological collections (Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park and the Blue Planet Aquarium), as well as the diverse habitat sites of the North Wales and Lancashire coasts and inland ecosystems in Snowdonia and the Lake District.One of the real bonuses of this course is the opportunity for residential fieldwork at Level 4 (core), Level 5 (optional) and Level 6 (optional). At Level 6 this is normally overseas and the possible destination is the Doñana National Park, Spain where you can learn ecological and behavioural field work skills. These are in addition to further extended fieldwork opportunities through work placements of 4-6 weeks and/or a 12-month sandwich placement with a relevant organisation in the UK or overseas.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20Subject requirements: A Level Grade C or above in Biology or related science
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£18,250 per year
Students from International
£18250 Per year
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