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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
The University of Hull
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Gain a deeper understanding of animal life and the ecosystems at the heart of our survival in this degree designed for 21st century scientists. Learn about conservation, ecology, behaviour, evolution, environmental management, physiology, cell biology and genetics from some of the best experts in the country – but not just in the classroom. You’ll complement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience in the field, both in the UK and overseas. The skills you’ll develop, such as genomic technologies, field survey techniques, GIS and science communication, are valued by employers. Plus you get the chance to gain PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.¹
Why study at Hull?- Field-based learning: Develop practical experience in the field on residential trips in the UK and overseas in locations like Mallorca, Malaysia and Brazil.- Career-ready qualifications: Gain qualifications requested by bioscience employers, such as genomic technologies, field survey techniques, GIS and even PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.¹- Award-winning tuition: We’re a small, friendly, supportive group with three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.
Where could this take me?A wide range of careers are available to you with a zoology degree. Our graduates have gone on to become professional biologists, laboratory officers, environmental consultants and microbiologists working for employers such as Reckitt, the Environment Agency, Natural England, wildlife trusts and conservation agencies.You could also continue your studies, opting for postgraduate courses like our MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Monitoring, research Masters programmes, or PhDs.¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).
Application deadline
29 January
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£ 19,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : C
Biology including a pass in the practical element(Applied Science may be considered)
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