Course summary
Zoology can be applied to the key challenges affecting our planet today, from the effects of global warming on animal life to the ecological impact of populations and animals, and to the survival of endangered species. On your four-year integrated Zoology masters, 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. You will have the opportunity to carry out your final-year research project in collaboration with Marwell or a number of other organisations in the UK or abroad. You will be taught by our expert lecturers, whose expertise stretches from evolution and behaviour to gene regulation, neuroscience and development in a variety of animals, and can also gain extensive practical experience from a variety of field trips on offer in the UK, Spain, and Belize. Upon graduation you will be prepared for a broad variety of careers* including laboratory or field-based research, jobs in conservation, and in animal management. *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. Year 4: Advanced Field Research Project, Biomedical Technology, Cancer & Chromosome Biology, Cellular & Genetics Aspects of Animal Development. 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
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:
- C301
- 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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
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/c301-msci-zoology.page#entry_requirements
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Band 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
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
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ