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University degree

Zoology

University of Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Modern zoology is interdisciplinary and we believe that you need to be aware of the depth and breadth of animal biology, from the molecular to the ecological. You will have the freedom to tailor your course to your interests and to specialise or maintain breadth in your studies. We have outstanding facilities in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building and the School of Biological Sciences has a world-class reputation for animal behaviour research.

Many of our lecturers are world-leading researchers in animal behaviour and sensory biology and lead internationally recognised field studies on wild animal populations. Biology, Biological Sciences, Animal Biology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology Biology, Biological Sciences, Animal Biology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology Our MSci Zoology course is recommended for students with ambitions to continue in zoological research who want additional experience and a competitive edge when applying for PhDs or research jobs.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts35%
176-191 pts35%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts15%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,000
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support81%
Well organised93%
Learning resources88%
Student community93%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Bristol's own site.
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