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Key Facts
C309-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 120
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowZoology is the science of animal life, whether it be microscopic or massive, aquatic or terrestrial. If you are fascinated by the millions of animal species with which we share the planet, this degree is for you! Zoology at Aberystwyth University benefits from our wonderful natural environment including intertidal and subtidal marine habitats, estuaries, wetlands, freshwater streams and rivers, woodlands, heathland etc., allowing access to species such as red kites, chough, bottlenose dolphins, pine martins, red squirrels, porpoises etc. This exciting course allows you to prepare for a career in academic or commercial zoological research, through the combination of three years of undergraduate study and a further year of postgraduate research training, leading to the qualification of MBiol (Zoology).
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2022
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Ecology | BR13510 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Comparative Animal Physiology | BR14110 | 10 |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
Wildlife Forensics | BR15720 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biological Thought and Discovery | BR12510 | 10 |
Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
The Biosphere | BR13210 | 10 |
The Development and Management of British Habitats | BR10810 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Invertebrate Zoology | BR25420 | 20 |
Vertebrate Zoology | BR26820 | 20 |
Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Behavioural Ecology | BR23920 | 20 |
Ethology | BR21620 | 20 |
Evolution and Molecular Systematics | BR21720 | 20 |
Tropical Zoology Field Course | BR23820 | 20 |
Veterinary Health | BR27120 | 20 |
Wildlife Management | BR27220 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Animal Behaviour Field Course | BR34920 | 20 |
Anthropogenic threats to the Biosphere | BR36720 | 20 |
Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals | BR35120 | 20 |
Behavioural Neurobiology | BR35320 | 20 |
Conservation Genetics and Evolution Field Course | BR36220 | 20 |
Parasitology | BR33820 | 20 |
Population and Community Ecology | BR33920 | 20 |
Tropical Rainforest Ecology and Conservation (Trec) Field Course | BR30120 | 20 |
Wildlife Conservation | BR34520 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Field and Laboratory Techniques | BRM4820 | 20 |
Frontiers in the Biosciences | BRM4920 | 20 |
MBiol Research Project | BRM2860 | 60 |
Research Methods in the Biosciences | BRM6420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Course Content
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Biology or Human Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
BTEC not accepted for this scheme
International Baccalaureate:
32-30 points overall with 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.