BSc (Hons) Zoology at Swansea University

Programme overview

The BSc Zoology covers the scientific study of animals, from physiology, anatomy, ecology and behaviour to evolution and conservation. Fieldwork, laboratory research and theory prepare students to address biodiversity loss, climate change and conservation challenges. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Department: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad, year in industry or year in applied research) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Cellular and Microbial Biology, Becoming a Scientist, Ecology and Behaviour, Evolution and Genetics, Life in the Oceans and Animal and Plant Diversity. Year 2 covers Ecological Data Analysis, Introduction to Field Zoology, Tetrapod Evolution and Entomology, with options such as Parasitology, Animal Conservation and Welfare, Molecular Ecology, Marine Invertebrates, Animal Physiology and Ichthyology.

Career pathways

Graduates work as biotechnologists, conservationists, animal health experts, environmental consultants, science writers, zookeepers, environmental managers, teachers and lecturers, toxicologists and veterinary professionals. Recent graduates have become ecologists, project officers, benthic taxonomists, wildlife and education officers and animal keepers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB-BBB at A-level to include A-level Biology or Human Biology; BTEC DDD in Applied Science, Countryside Management or Environmental Sustainability (or City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management); UK Access in a biomedical, forensic, applied, bio, natural or biophysical science with 24 Distinctions (3 in Biology) and 15 Merits in Science at Level 3; mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the three highest qualifications, to include 40 points in Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Biology. Foundation-year route: CDD-DDD at A-level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,100 a year (2026/27). Year 1 fee for September 2026 entry; international fees rise by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, year abroad, year in industry or year in applied

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