Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc Hons Zoology in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
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Nottingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD40,982.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This Royal Society of Biology-accredited program is designed to spark your curiosity by exploring animals (humans included) across all biological scales, from genetic foundations to ecosystem interactions.
Customize your learning journey with specialized modules led by field experts. High-achieving students may qualify to upgrade to a four-year MSci program after their second year.‚ÄØ
Hands-on LearningFrom your first term, you'll develop expertise through diverse lab and field techniques. Fieldwork opportunities, both domestic and international, may include:Behavioral ecology studies in PortugalBiodiversity exploration in FranceSenior-year research on behavior, conservation, and evolutionary biology across species
Your third year features an intensive research project under faculty mentorship, honing both fundamental and advanced investigative abilities.Career Pathways
Graduates emerge with comprehensive knowledge of animal biology at multiple scales, having specialized in areas of personal interest through their capstone project. This rigorous preparation opens doors to diverse professional and academic opportunities, including:Wildlife Conservation and Zoological ParksEnvironmental ConsultingVeterinary Graduate StudiesAnimal Welfare FieldsEducationScience Media and JournalismAcademic ResearchNature Documentary ProductionGovernment Science Roles
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level
AAB
Required subjects
A level
AAB including biology and a second science at A level. 
A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. Due to the disruption to examinations in 2020/2021, if you completed your A levels during this time we would waive the requirement for a pass in the practical.
Excluded subjects
General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives, Research Thinking Skills.
 GCSE
GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above are also required.
IB score
32 points overall or 6,6,5 in three HL certificates
IB requirements
HL6, HL5 in biology and a second science in any order
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Sciences (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement) - DDD
BTEC Diploma in Applied Sciences (modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement) alongside A Level Biology - DD + B
BTEC Extended Certificate + 2 A-Levels in Biology and a Second Science - D + AB
Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits overall, 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, and 15 at Merit to include 15 credits at Distinction in Biology and 15 credits at Distinction in a second science
English language requirements: IELTS - 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element), TOEFL (iBT) - 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750