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Biological Sciences (Zoology)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: C300

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Zoology aims to understand all forms of animal life across all environments, both terrestrial and marine. This includes: animals that may be domesticated or farmed, such as livestock, lab animals or pets organisms that are serious pests or disease-causing agents species that are an essential part of our natural environment and a key species in our ecological communitiesNo matter how these animals fit into their environment, there is an underlying need to understand their behaviour, population dynamics, physiology, and the way they interact with other species and their environments.Zoology explores this by looking from the evolutionary standpoint, pulling on many of the areas covered in biological sciences, including: cell and molecular biology developmental biology parasitology animal behaviour population biology ecologyYou will also spend time in the field carrying out your own research.


Flexibility

Biological sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.We offer a flexible learning experience. With 12 different biological sciences subject areas, you can tailor your programme to your preferred career path. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and can choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication, and independent thinking. This will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.


Programme benefits

Study on a flexible programme. Explore different areas of biological sciences before specialising in the later years of your degree programme. You will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories, interactive computing studio facilities, and collaborative lecture theatres, ensuring a dynamic and immersive study experience. Experience hands-on learning with fieldwork at local sites such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Gain key skills valued by employers such as communication, collaboration, problem solving and data analysis. Complete an independent research project in one of our academic research laboratories in your final year.

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Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    7th out of 87 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    191 85%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    10th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    81st

    20

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