Overview

The Zoology (Hons) programme from University of Cumbria provides an understanding of wildlife monitoring techniques using professional equipment and covers a broad range of topics including evolution, ecology and conservation.

During your time with us you will have the opportunity to explore the local area and the many habitats it offers, such as the Eden River basin (close to our Carlisle Campus), the Lake District National Park and our wonderful Cumbrian coastline. On this zoology degree, you spend a substantial amount of time learning within the local habitats we have on our doorstep and where possible we choose to deliver experiential learning outdoors.

On this course you will

Benefit from a strong practical component to our modules and an emphasis on skills to enhance employment.

Experience Cumbria's unique natural environment for learning about wildlife provides a range of different habitats that are close enough to visit in a short walk or day trip.

Make use of our modern and well equipped facilities, for example our teaching laboratories.

Gain a practical understanding of the most relevant key issues in zoology.

Study a diverse range of modules that expertly weave together and map directly to our subject. None of the modules are inappropriately squeezed in from programmes that we already run.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Vertebrate Zoology

Invertebrate Zoology

Ecology for Zoologists

Animal Form and Function

Animal Conservation Practice

Core Zoology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-120 UCAS Tariff Points

GCSEs: English, Maths and Science at C/4 or above.

A-levels: BBD-BBB to include Biology at C or above

T-levels: P (C+) – M. All Science subjects are accepted for entry to this course

Access to HE: 30 credits at Distinction, 6 at Merit and 9 at Pass - Science based

CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: B - Science based.

OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM - to include Biology or Animal Management.

Scottish Highers: BBBC – AABB to include Biology

Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – A2, B1x3 to include Biology

Other experience: City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

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