Zoology
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas Use of our Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories Research-active lecturers in fields such as coral reef conservation, evolution of primate behaviour, and climate change Course content aligns to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Tailor to your career ambitions through a range of modules 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 Placements and internship opportunities with our partner organisations. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial
Placement year
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Accredited degree pathway status from CIEEM
- Fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas
- Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary and specialist laboratories
- Lecturers research coral reef conservation, primate behaviour and climate change
- Optional Industrial Placement Year plus placements with partner organisations
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Biology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or eq…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Biology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualifi…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Biology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Biology) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- 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
- Wildlife biologist
- Environmental consultant
- Zoo keeper
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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