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Zoology with Year Abroad at University of Hull - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Hull has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Gain a deeper understanding of animal life and the ecosystems at the heart of our survival in this degree designed for 21st century scientists. Learn about conservation, ecology, behaviour, evolution, environmental management, physiology, cell biology and genetics from some of the best experts in the country – but not just in the classroom. You’ll complement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in the field, both in the UK and overseas. The skills you’ll develop, such as genomic technologies, field survey techniques, GIS and science communication, are valued by employers. Plus you get the chance to gain PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.¹ With this course, you'll also spend the third year of your degree studying overseas at one of our partner universities. Gain new skills, build international contacts, and immerse yourself in a different culture and environment. Why study at Hull?

  • Field-based learning: Develop practical experience in the field on residential trips in the UK and overseas in locations like Mallorca, Malaysia and Brazil.
  • Career-ready qualifications: Gain qualifications requested by bioscience employers, such as genomic technologies, field survey techniques, GIS and even PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.¹
  • Award-winning tuition: We’re a small, friendly, supportive group with three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.
Where could this take me? A wide range of careers are available to you with a zoology degree. Our graduates have gone on to become professional biologists, laboratory officers, environmental consultants and microbiologists working for employers such as Reckitt, the Environment Agency, Natural England, wildlife trusts and conservation agencies. You could also continue your studies, opting for postgraduate courses like our MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Monitoring, research Masters programmes, or PhDs. ¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).

Modules

Core modules include: Cells and Organelles Diversity of Life Marine Biology: An Introduction Evolution Ecology (with optional Dive Training) Vertebrate Zoology Animal Behaviour Bacterial Genome Sequencing Optional modules include: Conservation Biology Ecological Monitoring Sensory Physiology of Animals Geographical Information Systems Field Studies (Biology) Sex and Social Behaviour Aquatic Resource Maintenance Adapting to Climate Change Animal Welfare and Ethics Practical Conservation

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
C303
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
International £17500 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

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Zoology with Year Abroad at University of Hull - UCAS