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Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad)

Aberystwyth University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site (Aberystwyth)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Zoology (C300).On this course you will develop your knowledge of animal diversity, behaviour, evolution, anatomy, physiology, conservation and ecology. Fieldwork and practical classes form an integral part of the course throughout. Aberystwyth’s array of interesting and important habitats, including marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast, provides the ideal natural classroom for the teaching of practical skills. You will also have the option to learn field skills in tropical zoology, tropical ecology and animal behaviour, locally and overseas in hyperdiverse tropical rainforest environments such as the Amazon basin or Costa Rica, depending on module choice. Aberystwyth is a stone’s throw away from many internationally recognised habitats, including UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, two RAMSAR wetlands, two marine special areas of conservation, two National Nature reserves, and several sites of special scientific interest to name but a few, providing you with fabulous fieldwork and recreational opportunities.This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Our StaffThe majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 20,715per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    45th

  • Campus address

    Penglais Campus CN, Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

Aberystwyth’s exceptional teaching, incredible location and welcoming community attract students from over 100 countries.
The university has a dedicated International Student Adviser who offers professional, specialised and regulated advice on study visas and graduate visas.
Aberystwyth offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including an International Accommodation Award to support international students in their first year.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    116 53%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    56th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    26th

    18

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