Overview

The Zoology (Honours) BSc programme from Newcastle University focuses on developing your scientific knowledge and provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of zoology. This ensures you graduate prepared for a role in this varied field.

With a combination of both laboratory and field-based teaching, you'll learn and perfect the skills required to succeed in zoology.

Our zoology degree shares its first-year programme with biology and ensures you gain a thorough understanding across a range of topics in zoology and biology. You'll select from modules such as: ecology and conservation, genetics and evolution, diversity of life: form and function.

Career opportunities:

Our zoology degree equips you with a wide range of skills to ensure you have many career opportunities available to you.

92% of zoology graduates were in work or further study within six months of completing this degree, and many have found work in commercial or medical laboratory positions, conservation work and animal care as well as choosing to study in more specialist areas such as:

biomedical science
conservation
animal behaviour
environmental consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics and Evolution

Diversity of Life: Form and Function

Ecology and Conservation

Cells and Biomolecules

Academic and Professional Skills for the Biosciences

Crop Pests

Animal Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animal Science Zoology View 81 other Bachelors in Zoology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level:

AAB-BBB including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS level.

International Baccalaureate:

32-34 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Tuition Fee

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International

28700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28700 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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