Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Zoology in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,240
(c. USD40,993.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Zoology sits at the forefront of scientific discovery, education, and real-world applications, tackling pressing contemporary challenges including zoonotic disease transmission, animal welfare concerns, ecosystem responses to environmental shifts, and the vital services healthy ecosystems provide to humanity. This curriculum provides comprehensive instruction in animal biology, ecological principles, and evolutionary processes, with particular focus on developing expertise in disease patterns, genetic factors, species identification techniques, field data gathering, and statistical methods essential for effective wildlife preservation strategies.
Graduates from our Zoology program acquire versatile competencies, theoretical understanding, and professional qualifications that prepare them for diverse career pathways including environmental assessment services, university research positions, teaching roles, scientific media production, conservation writing, wildlife protection initiatives, zoological facility operations, corporate sectors, museum collections management, laboratory coordination roles, and various industrial applications. Our Zoology qualification shares significant curriculum overlap with the Marine and Freshwater Biology program, particularly in developing transferable professional skills and specialized biological knowledge, while simultaneously exposing Zoology students to marine biological concepts. This dual perspective creates numerous professional opportunities spanning both land-based and water-based ecological systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Zoology
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
Advanced entry requirements for Zoology
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Advanced Highers AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
A-level advanced entry requirements
Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
30,240