BSc Zoology
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Modern zoology is a dynamic, integrative field, and this course gives you the opportunity to explore the full depth and breadth of animal biology from the molecular mechanisms that underpin life, to the ecological interactions that shape entire ecosystems. You will investigate genetics, physiology, behaviour and evolution while developing the analytical and practical skills needed to understand animals in their natural environments and in the context of global challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change.Our biology degree begins with a broad foundation, giving you the chance to explore the full spectrum of life sciences. As you progress into years two and three, you will be introduced to more choices and have the freedom to tailor your course to your interests, specialising or maintaining breadth in your studies. Opportunities include a week-long field, or laboratory-based, course selected from a range of subject areas and a practical research project. The School of Biological Sciences has a world-class reputation for research in animal behaviour, including studies of animal communication in terrestrial and aquatic environments, and the ecology of interactions between animals, plants and their environment. You will learn in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building, home to world-leading researchers in animal behaviour and sensory biology, and experience internationally recognised field studies on wild animal populations.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAA | A-level contextual offer: ABB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Qube Research and Technology ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Think Big about Science and Engineering Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year