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University degree

Zoology

Queen Mary University of London · London
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Dive into the study of animals and ecosystems with a Zoology BSc at Queen Mary University of London. Gain field and lab experience to support a future in wildlife science. From microscopic creatures to turtles and bats, discover the structure, physiology, distribution and behaviour of animals.

Explore zoological thinking with this course designed to unpick the concepts that shape our understanding of animal diversity. We ’ ll give you a thorough grounding in vertebrate and invertebrate biology, as well as physiology, behaviour, evolution and neurobiology. Is there a particular area that interests you?

With our wide range of optional modules, you can also explore vital areas of zoology like molecular and population genetics, ecology and immunology. Queen Mary has an excellent reputation for research in this area, with projects as diverse as the intelligence of bees to studying how environmental DNA is transported through the landscape. One project even uncovered the truth behind how non-native birds arrived and spread in Britain.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts40%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts30%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
access5%
degree5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
84%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
85%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£26,000
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support80%
Well organised93%
Learning resources85%
Student community100%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Queen Mary University of London's own site.
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