Overview

The programme examines animal evolution, physiology and diversity, developing your understanding of how animals behave, how they function and how they interact with their environments.

A combination of field and lab-based learning lets you make the most of our state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, proteomics and metabolomics facilities, while our marine and freshwater aquaria, glasshouses and plant and animal cell culture facilities mean you can study a diverse range of animal specimens.

Career opportunities

By studying the Zoology programme at Royal Holloway University of London with us you’ll gain the invaluable skills and experience you need to work in a wide range of sectors, with a combination of lab experience and independent research making you an attractive prospect for potential employers.

The Department of Biological Sciences is a close-knit community, with our alumni regularly returning to share their knowledge and experience with current students.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Becoming a Bioscientist

Cell Biology and Evolution

Genetics

Ecology and Conservation

Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity

Invertebrate Biology: Structure, Behaviour and Evolution

Biological Data Analysis and Interpretation

Animal Behaviour

Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, 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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120

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels: ABB-BBB

A-level Biology, plus a pass in the practical element.

At least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9-4 including English and Mathematics.

All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.

Tuition Fees

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29900 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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