Zoology (Placement Year) : BSc Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Lancaster is an exceptional place to study Zoology, where you can turn your passion for animals and the natural world into real expertise, all within stunning surroundings. Your learning goes far beyond the laboratory - right on your doorstep, you’ll explore diverse ecosystems, observe social behaviours, and engage with vital issues such as wildlife conservation and biodiversity. This hands-on experience deepens your understanding of the living world and prepares you for a wide range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities.
Key highlights
- Placement year builds professional experience within the degree
- Fieldwork exploring diverse ecosystems on your doorstep
- Observe animal social behaviours beyond the laboratory
- Engage with wildlife conservation and biodiversity issues
- Hands-on learning across laboratory and natural environments
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: BB — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Zoologist
- Wildlife conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Animal behaviourist
- Environmental consultant
- Research technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700
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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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