Zoology Newcastle University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | find out | 3 years | find out | £9250.00 year per | find out |
| MBiol (Hons) | On-Campus | find out | 4 years | find out | £9250.00 year per | find out |
Course overview
Course Overview
Zoology is the scientific study of all forms of animal life, including how they behave, reproduce, evolve, and interact with other species and their environment.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
C300
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAB-ABB
IB: 35 points
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In the first year, all students study core biology modules, giving you a strong foundation in the subject.
In later Stages, you will study specialist zoology topics, such as:
- animal behaviour and physiology
- biodiversity and conservation
- vertebrate biology
- entomology
Through lab and field-based teaching you learn key laboratory skills required by professional zoologists.
You will enjoy a bird and insect identification field course, as well as a week-long project-based residential field course.
Highlights of this degree
Quality and ranking
Quality and rankingBiological Sciences at Newcastle ranks in the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Shared first year
Shared first yearThe first year is shared with other degrees in the School, providing all students with a thorough foundation in the essentials of the subject.
This shared first year provides you with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of biology, through topics such as the diversity of form and function in animals, plants and micro-organisms.
You also study modules in:
- ecology
- evolution
- biochemistry
- cell biology
- genetics
- a topic from a choice in agriculture, marine biology or psychology
You can transfer to one of our other degrees before the second year should your interests change (subject to achieving the appropriate grades).
Fieldwork
FieldworkAll of our Biology and Zoology degrees are designed to ensure that you gain practical experience. You have the opportunity to take part in a number of field courses including the courses detailed below.
Species identification field course
This field course takes place in second year, providing skills that are sought after in the environmental sector.
Residential field course
The week-long residential field course in third year is on ecology or animal behaviour
Entry requirements for this course
Contact Newcastle University to find course entry requirements.
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