BSc (Hons) Zoology at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Zoology at Liverpool John Moores University offers you exciting opportunities to complete work placements and field trips both in the UK and overseas. Zoology is the scientific study of animals, both living and extinct. It encompasses all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and cell biology to ecology and behaviour, and examines animals in the context of their evolution and their environment, allowing you to specialise in your own areas of interest via placements, projects and modules in levels 5 and 6.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Practical Skills for Zoology, Genetics and Evolution, Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation, Physiology, Exploring the Natural World. Year 2 core modules: Research Skills and Employability, Animal Evolution and Palaeontology, Comparative Animal Physiology, Biological Innovations, Behavioural Ecology, Genes and Genomes, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Animal Field Skills. Year 3 core modules: Research Project, Current Topics in Zoology, Applications of Genetics, Advanced Field Skills Expedition, Animal Learning and Cognition, Zoo Conservation and Genebanks, Neurobiology, Parasites and Pathogens.

Career pathways

You will enjoy varied career opportunities both in the UK and overseas with a BSc (Hons) in Zoology. Some of our students continue on to postgraduate research once they have graduated, while others enter careers as diverse as clinical and veterinary science, animal physiotherapy, animal training, ecological consultancy, animal welfare and conservation or wildlife education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Subject requirements: A Level Grade C or above in Biology or related science. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/59666556-af38-f80c-d5b7-17e7f8655a62?academicYearId=2027

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