BSc (Hons) Zoology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Zoology is the scientific study of animals, their structure, function, ecology and evolution. The programme includes field courses at Loch Lomond and the Field Studies Council centre at Millport, and is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces modern biology (Biology 1A and 1B plus chemistry); year 2 includes Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2; Honours years cover invertebrate and vertebrate biology, ecology, animal physiology, parasite biology and marine biology, with an independent research project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include researcher, assistant conservation project officer, entomology laboratory technician, animal care assistant and veterinary nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Zoology, applicants from England: A-levels AAB including Biology or Chemistry at A; IB 34 points (6,5,5 HL) with HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. Scottish applicants: ABBB from S5 is the minimum to be reviewed for an S6 offer; offers are typically AAAAB by end of S6, with Higher Biology or Chemistry at A; adjusted entry MD20 BBBB or MD40 AABB with Higher Biology or Chemistry at A/B and completion of Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 90 overall for tests up to 20 January 2026 and 92 from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 59 with 59 in all subtests; General Training IELTS not accepted). Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international students via UCAS.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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