Reading,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Zoology with Foundation in Reading United Kingdom | University of Reading
University of Reading
|
Reading United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,650
(c. USD37,122.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Explore wildlife in their natural environments while mastering evolution, physiology, behavior, and conservation principles through our BSc Zoology with Foundation program. This four-year course begins with a foundational year that transitions seamlessly into the three-year zoology degree, offering an ideal pathway for students who don't meet standard entry criteria.
Foundation year
The initial year equips you with essential university-level skills, strengthening your academic writing, research capabilities, and study techniques.
Your specialized coursework will cover fundamental concepts in:
biology
chemistry
ecology
sustainability
mathematics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Typical offer
BBB - for applicants without Biology and a second science
CCC - for applicants with Biology and a second science
Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate
30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science
24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science at higher level
If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM
GCSE
Grade 4 (C) in Science if not studying science at A level
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 88, PTE (Academic) - 69 overall with min. 59 in each component/69 overall with min. 64 in each component
BBB - for applicants without Biology and a second science
CCC - for applicants with Biology and a second science
Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate
30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science
24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science at higher level
If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM
GCSE
Grade 4 (C) in Science if not studying science at A level
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL (IBT) - 88, PTE (Academic) - 69 overall with min. 59 in each component/69 overall with min. 64 in each component
Tuition
GBP
27,650