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BSc (Hons) Zoology at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Lancaster is an exceptional place to study Zoology, where you can turn your passion for animals and the natural world into real expertise, all within stunning surroundings. Your learning goes far beyond the laboratory - right on your doorstep, you’ll explore diverse ecosystems, observe social behaviours, and engage with vital issues such as wildlife conservation and biodiversity. This hands-on experience deepens your understanding of the living world and prepares you for a wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Lancaster Environment Centre  |  Duration: Full time 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Biodiversity and Global Change, Ecology Field and Data Skills, Evolutionary Biology, Foundation Skills for LEC. Year 2 core modules: Biological Research Design and Delivery, Ecology Field Skills, Evolution, Vertebrate Biology. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates with a degree in Zoology work in a wide range of roles. You may enter fields such as wildlife conservation, environmental consultancy, sustainability, animal care and welfare, teaching and ecosystem management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include two science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have covered appropriate subject content. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM to include sufficient science. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. Not all science-based BTECs will include sufficient relevant science units. Please contact the Admissions Team for further advice. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D, but you would also need to meet the subject requirements. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including two HL science subjects at grade 6. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 4/C, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

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