Zoology BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Zoology is the study of animal life, from whole animals and populations through tissues to their cells and molecular structures. Zoologists are concerned with the conservation of biodiversity. They also look at the behavioural patterns of animals, animal diseases and how they survive in their natural habitats. Zoology graduates find work for example in zoos, in wildlife conservation and management, in wildlife documentary or they go on to study Veterinary Science.This programme is available ...Read more

Zoology is the study of animal life, from whole animals and populations through tissues to their cells and molecular structures. Zoologists are concerned with the conservation of biodiversity. They also look at the behavioural patterns of animals, animal diseases and how they survive in their natural habitats. Zoology graduates find work for example in zoos, in wildlife conservation and management, in wildlife documentary or they go on to study Veterinary Science.This programme is available with either a Year in China or a Year Abroad. The Year in China offers undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. The Year Abroad offers students the opportunity to spend a full academic year studying at one of our partner universities around the world, following a mixture of culture and/or discipline-related modules. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China or a Year Abroad you will have the opportunity to apply after you arrive at Liverpool.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
19th
Zoology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Zoology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Zoology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
12 Feb 15

Did a program in the life sciences department and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The course was interesting with scope to personalise, most lecturers are very good and helpful..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
12 Feb 15

Amazing city to live in, great research going on in biosciences, get train links to get about to other parts of the country, lots going on! I would recommend this city if the..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

Biology and another science subject, preferably Chemistry.Acceptable science subjects also include Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Geography, Geology, and Psychology.General Studies A Level is not accepted.For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.

To include Biology and another science subject, preferably Chemistry.

45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics and English grade C/4 also required.

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ, including Biology and another science, preferably Chemistry.

33 points overall with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subject, plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies.

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Biology and another science subject, preferably Chemistry, at H2 or above.

D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II). For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.For Applied Science unit requirements please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2023/biological-sciences-bsc-hons#entry-requirementsPlease note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.

Accepted T Level: Health and Science (Science pathway)Entry requirements: Distinction overall, with grade B in the Core. Applicants should contact the Admissions Team / admissions tutor to discuss specific requirements in the Core components and the Occupational Specialism.

Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B

Popular A-level subjects

Zoology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
98%
Chemistry
76%
Mathematics
38%
Psychology
20%
Geography
18%
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SR
Student Reviewer
12 Feb 15
Did a program in the life sciences department and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The course was interesting with scope to personalise, most lecturers are very good and helpful...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
12 Feb 15
Amazing city to live in, great research going on in biosciences, get train links to get about to other parts of the country, lots going on! I would recommend this city if the...
Read more
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