Our MSci Zoology degree is recommended for students with ambitions to continue in zoological research who want extra experience and a competitive edge in applying for PhDs or research jobs.

Modern zoology is interdisciplinary, so our degree explores all aspects of animal biology from the molecular to the ecological. The first three years are the same as the BSc course, beginning broadly before introducing more choice to pursue your interests from year two onward. The fourth year offers advanced skills training and a substantial research project, which is especially valuable for those who want to pursue a career in zoology.

We have outstanding facilities in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building and our lecturers are top researchers in their fields.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Zoology

A-level Standard offer	AAA including two science-related subjects
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	ABB including AB in two science-related subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction
BTEC offer	DDD in Animal Management or Applied Science (General, Biomedical or Physical Science) with either Distinction in specified science units, or A at A-level in a science-related subject
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects, and Standard Higher: AAAAB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
European Baccalaureate offer	85% overall, with 8.5 in two science-related subjects
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications
International Foundation Programme	60% in 60 academic credits with no subject unit lower than 40%, including two of the following subjects at 60%: Foundations of Biomedical Science, Foundations of Chemistry, Foundations of Psychology, Foundations of Physics, or Mathematics for STEM

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. For 2020 entry English language requirements are being reviewed and will be confirmed by August 2019.