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    Animal Biology

    University of Stirling

    University of Stirling

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    United Kingdom, Stirling

    University RankQS Ranking
    455

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    C300

    Campuses

    on campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026
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    Duration 48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,700  / year(s)
    Next Intake January-2026

    Animal Biology

    About

    What determines an animal's resistance to disease? Why are some animals selective when choosing a mate? How do animals adapt to extreme environments? On this course, you’ll study the enormous variety of animal life on earth and discover the answers to these and many other questions.

    The course explores multiple aspects of animal biology, including animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, cell biology and physiology, as well as applied aspects of animal conservation and management.

    Laboratory technical skills and fieldwork will form an essential part of your training. You will learn key techniques and methods for the life sciences early in the degree and then have opportunity to apply them when identifying your own research questions of interest. You will also receive training in fieldwork techniques both at our stunning University of Stirling campus and at residential field courses in Scotland.

    Take a tour of our Biological and Environmental Sciences labs

    Top reasons to study with us

    We've a beautiful campus and a wide range of habitats on our doorstep. Stirling is the perfect place to study biology.
    We're top 5 in Scotland for Zoology (National Student Survey 2024*).
    We have strong links with industry, government agencies and environmental organisations who contribute to our teaching.
    * Rankings are based on institutions within the Guardian University Guide 2024

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Year 1 entry – Four-year honours

    SQA Highers
    AABB

    GCE A-levels
    BBB

    IB Diploma
    28 points

    BTEC (Level 3)
    DDM

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    Widening access students
    Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.

    Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.

    Year 2 entry – Three-year honours

    SQA Advanced Highers
    ABB

    GCE A-levels
    ABB

    IB Diploma
    32 points

    Essential subjects
    To include Biology and one of Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    Other Scottish qualifications

    Scottish HNC/HND
    Year one minimum entry - Bs in graded units.

    Access courses
    University of Stirling access course - for mature students only. You must pass the course with 50% or above.

    SWAP access course - for mature students only.

    Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

    Foundation Apprenticeships
    Considered to be equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at Scottish Higher Level or equivalent at Grade B, if HNC or Access course is not science related.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    Other qualifications

    English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND
    Merits and Distinctions

    English, Welsh and Northern Irish access courses
    Access to Higher Education - 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above.

    Email our Admissions Team for advice about other access courses.

    Essential subjects
    To include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

    Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years to ensure your required subject knowledge is current. Recent work experience can be taken into consideration in place of a formal qualification.

    International entry requirements

    Advanced entry

    Year 2 entry
    Entry into Year 2 may be possible depending on your HNC/HND course. To find out more go to our articulation pages.

    Other qualifications
    Advanced entry may be possible depending on your qualifications. For more information, contact our Admissions Team at admissions@stir.ac.uk.

    Other routes of entry

    If you don't currently meet our academic requirements, INTO University of Stirling offers a variety of preparation programmes that can earn you the qualifications and skills you need to progress onto some of our courses. Explore INTO University of Stirling to see the Foundation and International Year 2 routes available.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Pre-sessional English language courses

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

    Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

    • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
    • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

    See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

    Pre-sessional English language courses

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO University of Stirling offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.

    Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses

    Career

    Animal biologists work in the agricultural, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in conservation management and environmental agencies. Other career paths include forensic sciences, teaching, the food industry, commercial analytical laboratories and, with further study, professions allied to medicine, and in academic, government and industrial research laboratories.

    About one-third of recent Stirling Biology graduates have continued their studies to obtain a further qualification, such as an MSc or PhD.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 23,700 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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