Zoology with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas - the costs of mandatory trips are included in your course fee Facilities include an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories Tailor to your career ambitions through a range of modules Learn from research-active lecturers - current research includes coral reef conservation, the evolution of primate behaviour, and climate change The content of this course is aligned to the priorities of global initiatives, like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals This course was one of the first of its kind in the country to receive accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology - we also have accredited degree pathway status from the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Gain practical experience through placements and internships with our partner organisations. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial
Placement year
Key highlights
- Fieldwork in the UK and overseas, mandatory trip costs included
- Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary and specialist laboratories
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Accredited degree pathway status from CIEEM
- Placements and internships with partner organisations, optional placement year
- Research-active lecturers in coral reef conservation and primate behaviour
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Zoologist
- Ecologist
- Conservation officer
- Zookeeper
- Environmental consultant
- Wildlife researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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