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Zoology

University Centre Myerscough

UCAS Code: ZOO3 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

University Centre Myerscough

UCAS Code: ZOO3 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,C,C

3 A-levels at minimum C or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,D,D

Scottish Higher

A,A,C,C

T Level

P-D*

We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points

UCAS Tariff

104

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course will explore a wide range of zoology and animal science topics with an applied focus on broad themes around species ecology and biology, genetics, evolution and the latest global research. The course will prepare students for a wide range of careers throughout the zoological and animal industries.

The first year of the course provides an introduction to animal anatomy and physiology, behaviour, species ecology and evolution and biodiversity. The themes of species biology, wildlife legislation and policy, genetics and evolution and field research are further developed in the second year of the course. Students will also have the option to choose one module from animal population dynamics, global wildlife conservation, international zoo management or ecological survey techniques. In the final year of the course, students will complete a fieldwork module and a comprehensive research project alongside studying modules on zoological research and applied ecology.

Modules

Year 1 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology; Practical Animal and Professional Skills; Introduction to Ecology; Biodiversity and Evolution; Introduction to Behavioural Ecology.
Year 2 - Wildlife Legislation and Policy (double module); Field Research and Analysis; Species Biology; Genetics and Evolution; Animal Population Dynamics.
Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Frontiers in Zoology; Applied Ecology; Fieldwork; Advances in Behavioural Ecology

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£14,500
per year
International
£14,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Preston Campus

Department:

Animal Studies

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Zoology
BSc (Hons) 3 Years Full-time 2025
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