Zoology with a Professional Placement, MSci

University of Bristol

United Kingdom, Bristol

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University of Bristol

United Kingdom , Bristol

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Clifton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Sep-2026

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,300 / year

Next Intake 15-Sep-2026

Zoology with a Professional Placement, MSci

About

Course summary

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

This five-year course is an expansion of our MSci Zoology, allowing you to spend your third year gaining experience in the industry.

This course is available by transfer. To apply, make your application to MSci Zoology and register your interest to add a professional placement once you have joined us. Placement opportunities are based on first-year examination results and a successful application to a participating employer.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.

AAA including two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.

ABB including AB in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.

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DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma

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36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.

32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects

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80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 in two science-related subjects

Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects, and Standard Higher: AAAAB

Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one science and at least 12 at Distinction from units in another science

More about Access to HE entry requirements

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

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.

The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

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