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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences (Zoology)
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biological Sciences (Zoology) course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. GCSEs: Mathematics or Physics at B or 6; English at C or 4.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Edinburgh. These students are taking Biological Sciences (Zoology) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | A* |
| Chemistry | A |
| Italian | A* |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C300
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Biological Sciences (Zoology) course.
Zoology aims to understand all forms of animal life across all environments, both terrestrial and marine. This includes:
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animals that may be domesticated or farmed, such as livestock, lab animals or pets
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organisms that are serious pests or disease-causing agents
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species that are an essential part of our natural environment and a key species in our ecological communities
No matter how these animals fit into their environment, there is an underlying need to understand their behaviour, population dynamics, physiology, and the way they interact with other species and their environments.
Zoology explores this by looking from the evolutionary standpoint, pulling on many of the areas covered in biological sciences, including:
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cell and molecular biology
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developmental biology
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parasitology
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animal behaviour
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population biology
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ecology
You will also spend time in the field carrying out your own research.
Flexibility
Biological sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.
We offer a flexible learning experience. With 12 different biological sciences subject areas, you can tailor your programme to your preferred career path. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and can choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.
Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication, and independent thinking. This will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.
Programme benefits
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Study on a flexible programme. Explore different areas of biological sciences before specialising in the later years of your degree programme.
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You will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories, interactive computing studio facilities, and collaborative lecture theatres, ensuring a dynamic and immersive study experience.
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Experience hands-on learning with fieldwork at local sites such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.
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Gain key skills valued by employers such as communication, collaboration, problem solving and data analysis.
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Complete an independent research project in one of our academic research laboratories in your final year.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Zoology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £38,900 per year |
| International | £38,900 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Edinburgh students who took the Biological Sciences (Zoology) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
71%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
46%
low
Assessment and feedback
46%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
61%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
59%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
37%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
42%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
33%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Edinburgh graduates who took Biological Sciences (Zoology) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.2k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£34.7k
Fifth year after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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