BSc Zoology with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A degree covering the study of animals from simple invertebrates to large mammals, including animal biology and behaviour, health and welfare, emerging infectious diseases, conservation, de-extinction and climate change. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The Professional Studies pathway includes a placement year.

Faculty: Biological Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time (includes work placement in year 3) | Intake: September 2027 (2027/28 entry) | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students gain a broad understanding of the animal kingdom with field, laboratory and statistical skills and undertake a work placement in year 3. Year 1 includes Environmental Biology with a field trip.

Career pathways

Higher degrees before careers in medical, veterinary, agricultural and environmental research; conservation and wildlife work; postgraduate teacher training (PGCE).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer BBB/ABB. A-level: BBB including Biology and at least one of Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics, plus GCSE Chemistry C/4 (or Double Award Science CC/4,4) and GCSE Mathematics C/4; or BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry C/4 and Mathematics C/4; or ABB including Biology plus GCSE Chemistry C/4 and Mathematics C/4. IB: 32 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology (and Chemistry preferred, or Mathematics, Physics or Geography), or 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD with required GCSEs (RQF requires Distinction in four specified units). Access course: relevant science Access course (120 credits) with 80% average and no less than 70% in any module. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree with subject requirements met. GCSE English Language grade C/4 (or equivalent) required; typically five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better including English Language and Mathematics. Not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (includes work placement in year 3)

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