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Zoology with Professional Placement

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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Course summary

  • Gain expertise in evolution, physiology, animal behaviour, ecology and conservation

  • Focus on an understanding of whole-animal biology, ecology and behaviour, and the evolution of animal life histories

  • Experience extensive fieldwork in the UK and international locations

  • You will be exposed to a wide range of practical and theoretical techniques

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

Course Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C304
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C304
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Excluding General Studies.
Grade B in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Grade B in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 24 Merit: 21

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 12 L3 credits at Merit grade in one of the following subject areas: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBB

Grade B in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

Applicants will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants are required to have HL Grade 5 in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Maths (Analysis and Approaches OR Applications and Interpretations)/Pure Maths/Further Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Applicants studying one of the following subject areas in either the BTEC Extended Diploma, or Diploma will be considered without GCE A-Level Science: Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology

GCSE Maths at grade B or 5.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 5

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.

For more information, please visit our course page.

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