BSc (Hons) Zoology with Environmental Management (with placement) at Harper Adams University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Zoology with Environmental Management will allow you to study structure, classification, behaviour, health and nutrition and conservation of a wide range of animal species, and in addition to study the management of the ecosystems the species are associated with. Through the programme you will specialist knowledge and skills in ecology, physiology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy and behaviour using the diversity of the Animal Kingdom as a focus, and in addition will allow you to develop your knowledge of ecosystems, conservation, and environmental protection.

Department: Animal Science and Zoology | Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. | Study mode: full-time (sandwich, one-year work placement) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Vertebrate Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Ecology, Biodiversity and the Natural Environment, Animal Health and Nutrition, Key Skills in Zoology, Welfare, Ethics, Law and Policy. Year 2: Ecosystems and Conservation Biology - including Field Course, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Genetics, Animal Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology, Pollution Ecology, Environmental Protection and Ecosystem Service Restoration, Professional Skills for Zoologists. Year 3 is the placement year. Year 4: Honours Research Dissertation, Recent Advances in Zoological Sciences, Zoology Field Course (including International Option), Ecological Consultancy, Applied Ecology for Management.

Career pathways

Follow this bespoke route and you could become a zoologist specialising in environmental management or an ecologist, environmental consultant or nature conservation officer. Other careers include research scientists, field trials officers, ecological consultants and nature conservationists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Tariff Points; GCE A Levels: grades CCC or equivalent (with no more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3); Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM (1080 GLH); City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: MMM (1080 GLH); T-Level: Merit; Scottish Highers: BBCC; Irish Leaving Certificate: Four H3; GCSEs: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £2,010. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £4,160. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for app

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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