Zoology

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C300

Campuses

Penryn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,200 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Zoology

About

Explore the fascinating world of animals and gain expertise in evolution, physiology, animal behaviour, ecology and conservation, preparing you for an exciting career in the field of zoology.

As a student, you'll be exposed to a wide range of practical and theoretical techniques, making your learning experience dynamic and hands-on.

Our course places a strong emphasis on fieldwork, both in the UK and abroad. These field courses offer you the chance to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations.

Learn from experts in the field and actively participate in world-class research as a member of one of our research teams.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	ABB AAB (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)	B in a science subject* A in a science subject* (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
IB	32/655 34/665 (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)	HL5 in a science subject* HL6 in a science subject* (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
BTEC	DDM DDD (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)	Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE A-level Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Environmental Sustainability, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology
GCSE	C or 4 and B or 5	Grade C or 4 in GCSE English language and grade B or 5 in Mathematics
Access to HE	24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)	To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit grade in accepted science subjects* To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in accepted science subjects* (with Professional Placement/Study Abroad)
T-Level	T-Levels not accepted	N/A
Contextual Offer	A-Level: BBC IB: 28/554 BTEC: DMM Prof. Placement/Study Abroad: A-Level: ABC IB: 30/555 BTEC: DDM	Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers.
Other accepted qualifications	View other accepted qualifications
English language requirements	International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

*Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Environmental Studies, and Environmental Science; Geography; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only); Marine Science; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths/Statistics; Nutrition and Food Science; Physics; Psychology

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

We are committed to ensuring you receive high quality research supervision to maximise your potential and prepare you for a rewarding career.

Postgraduates also have access to the wide range of support offered by our Career Zone. In addition, postgraduate research students can access our Postgraduate Researchers' Programme, which covers a range of topics to help you to succeed during your research degree and to act as a springboard for your research career.