About the course
BA (Hons) Zoology explores the scientific study of animals, from their biology and behaviour to ecology, conservation and evolution. The course is designed for students who want to understand animal life across a range of environments, using both laboratory and field based approaches.
You’ll study zoology within a strong biological sciences framework, developing practical, analytical and research skills that prepare you for careers working with animals, wildlife, conservation or further scientific study.
Why this course
• Ranked top 3 in London for Zoology (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Ranked top 10 in the UK for Zoology (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Ranked top 15% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in zoology, while gaining professional skills valued across environmental, scientific and conservation sectors, including data analysis, laboratory techniques, field research methods, scientific communication and critical evaluation of biological evidence.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Animal Behaviour
• Ecology and Conservation
• Evolution and Adaptation
• Vertebrate Biology
• Research Methods in Biological Sciences
Future opportunities
This course prepares you for careers that involve working with animals, ecosystems and biological research, as well as roles that require strong analytical and scientific skills.
• Conservation and wildlife management
• Environmental consultancy
• Animal care and welfare
• Research and laboratory roles
• Science communication and education
You’ll also develop transferable skills that support progression into postgraduate study or training in biological and environmental sciences.
How you’ll learn
• A mix of lectures, seminars and practical laboratory sessions
• Fieldwork experiences to develop hands on research skills
• Assessment through coursework, practical reports, presentations and exams
• Academic and pastoral support from experienced teaching staff
You’ll also have access to digital learning platforms, online resources and recorded materials to support your studies.
Facilities
You’ll study in specialist biological science facilities designed to support practical and research based learning.
• Modern teaching laboratories
• Fieldwork equipment and resources
• Access to on campus green spaces for ecological study
• Library and digital study resources
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply zoology knowledge with confidence.
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.
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