MSci Zoology with Professional Placement at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Our MSci Zoology with a Professional Placement degree builds on the strong foundations of the BSc Zoology to develop your applied research and analytical skills. This additional depth gives you a sharper competitive edge, whether you are aiming for graduate roles in industry or planning an academic career in research. You'll explore genetics, physiology, behaviour and evolution while developing the analytical and practical skills needed to understand animals in their natural environments and in the context of global challenges, including biodiversity loss and climate change.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's), placement year | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Recent graduates have progressed to higher degrees or directly to employment in industries ranging from biological research to government agencies, conservation to science journalism. Our degrees give you broad employment options beyond biology; you will be highly valued by employers outside of science as a numerate graduate with excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. A-level contextual offer: ABB including AB in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects, and Higher: AAAAB. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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