Newcastle University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Zoology

Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

Zoology is the scientific study of all forms of animal life, including how they behave, reproduce, evolve, and interact with other species and their environment. In the first year, all students study core biology modules, giving you a strong foundation in the subject. In later Stages, you will study specialist zoology topics, such as animal behaviour and physiology; biodiversity and conservation; vertebrate biology; and entomology. You will enjoy a bird and insect identification field course, as well as a week-long project-based residential field course.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: C300

Institution code:: N21

Campus name:: Main Site (Newcastle)

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS level.

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

Scottish Higher - AABBB

AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects including Biology and a further Science subject. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Extended Project

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2

T Level - Not accepted

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

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Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

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0191 208 3333

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