Zoology with Entomology (with Placement) BSc (Hons)
Harper Adams University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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This is the only zoology degree in the UK that allows you to specialise in entomology, in which HarperAdams excels. Entomologists are scientists who study insects – their classification, behaviour, life cycle,ecology, distribution, physiology and population dynamics.However, this being a broad-based degree, you will study all animals, from farm livestock, companionanimals and exotics, to UK wildlife such as insects. There’s a strong emphasis on field and laboratory work– both skills in demand ...Read more

This is the only zoology degree in the UK that allows you to specialise in entomology, in which HarperAdams excels. Entomologists are scientists who study insects – their classification, behaviour, life cycle,ecology, distribution, physiology and population dynamics.However, this being a broad-based degree, you will study all animals, from farm livestock, companionanimals and exotics, to UK wildlife such as insects. There’s a strong emphasis on field and laboratory work– both skills in demand by employers. Understanding species and their communities gives an insight intoboth human and animal life and how they can be sustained in the face of global challenges, from climatechange to food security.Here at Harper Adams you’ll study whole organisms, not just species at the molecular level. You’ll look atanimals’ physiology, behaviour, and how they interact with other species and their environments, in orderto preserve important habitats and manage wildlife in light of climate change.Zoologists and entomologists protect endangered species and wildlife from the dangers of habitat loss,disease, invasive species, and climate change, and to protect and learn more about human life in theprocess.You’ll be taught by entomologists, conservationists, animal scientists, environmental specialists,veterinarians and many more highly experienced staff.

WUSCA ranking
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17/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
33rd
Agriculture
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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83%
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Agriculture graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Agriculture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Leah
03 Feb 24

It’s an excellent university in terms of the support and opportunities; I feel like I can reach my greatest version of myself through these aspects. It is in a more rural location..Read more

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Hannah
30 Jan 24

Very Good is the access to the library 24/7. I have found some modules to be poor in terms of assessment and what I gain from them. For example the Skills Module in 1st..Read more

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

D*DD Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

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

Biology is preferred but not mandatory

From 3 A levels Biology at grade C or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not considered.

A Science based Access course is preferred

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

must have Biology passed at 5 at Higher Level

Biology is preferred but not mandatory(AABB under previous system)

Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDMPlease note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

Popular A-level subjects

Zoology

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

Biology
87%
Chemistry
48%
Mathematics
24%
Psychology
23%
Geography
21%
HESA
Agriculture

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

Geography
45%
Biology
35%
Business Studies
33%
History
13%
Physical Education
13%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,250 per year

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Students from International

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