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Zoology BSc (Hons)

Newcastle University

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UCAS CODE C300

Zoology is the scientific study of all forms of animal life, including how they behave, reproduce, evolve, and interact with other species and their environment. In the first year, all students study core biology modules, giving you a strong foundation in the subject. In later Stages, you will study specialist zoology topics, such as animal behaviour and physiology; biodiversity and conservation; vertebrate biology; and entomology. You will enjoy a bird and insect identification field course, ... READ MORE

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
50^th / 131

CompUniGuide ranking
23^rd

CompUniGuide subject ranking
32^nd

Start date and duration
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Start date

27-SEP-21

Full Time

3 Years

Zoology
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Zoology graduate salary at this uni

£15,000

UK Zoology graduate salary

£16,000

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Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level	Grades / Points required AAB - AAA	Grades / Points required AAABB - AAAAA	Grades / Points required AAB - AAA	Grades / Points required D:30,M:15,P:0	Grades / Points required D3,D3,M2 - D3,D3,D3	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 34	Grades / Points required H1,H1,H1,H2,H3 - H1,H1,H2,H2,H3	Grades / Points required DDD
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Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS level.		Including two science subjects. Advanced Higher Biology and another science subject normally required. Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.		To include Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.Combinations of Higher and Advanced Higher accepted		30 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biological sciences, and 15 level 3 credits at Merit or above. Chemistry and mathematics or quantitative methods units are desirable.		D3,D3,D3-D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and normally another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at a higher level.		We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.	34 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.	H1H1H1H2H3-H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher level, including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography. Chemistry is preferred.	BTEC in Applied Science only.BTEC in Animal Science or Animal Management not normally accepted.BTEC Diploma (720 and 540) and BTEC Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma Applied Science CANNOT normally be accepted in place of 1 or 2 A levels in Biology or other STEM science.