BSc (Hons) Zoology
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The study of zoology is an exploration of how animals have evolved, how they function, and the ways in which they interact with their environment. The course integrates anatomy, physiology, behaviour, ecology, evolution, and conservation to provide a comprehensive understanding of species structure and diversity. Humans have created a rapidly-changing world to which animals have had to adapt.
Understanding the amazing diversity of animals that share our planet helps us to understand our origins, as well as predict future evolution. Zoology at Lincoln is taught by research-active staff who specialise in a wide range of disciplines. The degree aims to provide a broad understanding of the subject, encompassing the study of key aspects of modern zoology in a diverse range of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Students have opportunities to study animals in their natural habitat at key points during their studies. Students can participate in a residential field trip in the UK, enabling them to study animals in the wild. There is also an optional Overseas Field Course module in the final year.
Key highlights
- Integrates anatomy, physiology, behaviour, ecology, evolution and conservation
- Covers a diverse range of invertebrates and vertebrates
- Taught by research-active staff specialising in varied disciplines
- Residential UK field trip to study animals in the wild
- Optional Overseas Field Course module in the final year
- Optional sandwich year available
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Biology BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management / Applied Science accepted depen…
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall to include
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BCC-BBC — to include to include a Grade B in Biology
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Zoologist
- Conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Wildlife biologist
- Zoo keeper
- Research technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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