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Zoology at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Zoology is key to tackling some of the major challenges facing our planet today. On your three-year Zoology degree, based in our multi-million pound, state-of-the-art Life Sciences building, you will explore all areas of animal life from cell biology to entire ecosystems, developing an understanding of fields including evolution, conservation, and behaviour through our extensive range of modules. Teaching from our expert staff, combined with the extensive practical experience you can gain from a broad variety of field trips in the UK, Spain and Belize, will ensure you are fully equipped to embark on a career in a broad variety of fields* from veterinary medicine and conservation, to animal or farm management. In year three, you will complete an independent research project in an area of your choice and you can also choose to take a fourteen day field trip to Belize, to study tropical ecology, and to spend a semester studying at a university in Europe or Australasia. Our unique link with world-renowned conservation charity Marwell Wildlife, located only a few miles from our campus in Southampton, provides another opportunity to develop specific interests and expertise in zoology. *99% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).

Modules

We have a varied range of modules for all years, to offer you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. Examples of modules include: Year 1: Chemistry of life, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Cell Biology & Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, Human Genome & Disease. Year 2: Animal Behaviour, Evolution, Behaviour & Ecology Field Course, Conservation Management Field Course, Vertebrate Zoology. Year 3: Biodiversity & Conservation, Cancer & Chromosome Biology, Tropical Ecology Field Course. For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.

Assessment method

You'll learn, and be assessed, through a range of methods designed to equip you with the skills you need for success after graduating. The learning activities include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning. The assessment methods include coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations, written and practical exams.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C300
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/undergraduate/courses/c300_bsc_zoology.page#entry_requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £28800 Year 1
International £28800 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Zoology at University of Southampton - UCAS