Zoology degrees
178 courses at 50 UK universities offer zoology for 2027 entry: most ask for between 80 and 120 UCAS points; 29 courses quote A-level grades instead, most often AAB.
Qualifications BSc (Hons) 132, Msci (Hon) 14, MZool 8, FdSc 5
Study full-time 175, part-time 3
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Often studied with
Joint honours courses pairing zoology with another subject.
- biodiversity conservation 13
- animal science 11
- animal management 7
- animal health 6
- animal behaviour 6
- equine studies 4
- veterinary medicine 4
- animal nutrition 4
- environmental management 4
- agriculture 4
Course codes
What these courses' UCAS codes start with.
- C3 zoology 116
- D3 animal science 12
- C1 biology 10
- D4 agriculture 3
- C2 botany 2
Universities
- Bangor University 20
- Aberystwyth University 10
- Queen's University Belfast 8
- University of Exeter 8
- Cornwall College 7
- University of Hull 7
- University Centre Reaseheath 6
- University of Manchester 6
- University of Salford 6
- Harper Adams University 5
- Swansea University 5
- University of Reading 5
- Keele University 4
- Liverpool John Moores University 4
- SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) 4
- Anglia Ruskin University 3
- Lancaster University 3
- Newcastle University 3
- Nottingham Trent University 3
- Oxford Brookes University 3
- Royal Holloway, University of London 3
- The University of Edinburgh 3
- University Centre Askham Bryan 3
- University of Aberdeen 3
- University of Cumbria 3
- University of Lincoln 3
- Moulton College 2
- Queen Mary University of London 2
- Royal Agricultural University 2
- University Centre Peterborough 2
- University Centre Sparsholt 2
- University of Bristol 2
- University of Derby 2
- University of Gloucestershire 2
- University of Leeds 2
- University of Liverpool 2
- University of Nottingham 2
- University of Roehampton 2
- University of Sheffield 2
- University of Southampton 2
- University of St Andrews 2
- University of Sussex 2
- Activate Learning 1
- City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) 1
- Manchester Metropolitan University 1
- Plumpton College 1
- University Centre Myerscough 1
- University of Glasgow 1
- University of Plymouth 1
- University of the West of Scotland 1
Courses
| Code | Course | Award | University | Entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C349 | Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | BBC | UCASUNI |
| C345 | Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only) | BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | — | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | BBC | UCASUNI |
| C120 | Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C12F | Animal Behaviour (with integrated foundation year) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | — | UCASUNI |
| C122 | Animal Behaviour (with integrated year in industry) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C309 | Zoology | MBiol | Aberystwyth University | 120 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C39F | Zoology | MBiol | Aberystwyth University | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology (with integrated foundation year) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology (with integrated year in industry) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C3Y1 | Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C30Y | Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) | BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| CC30 | Zoo Management | FD | Activate Learning | 64 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology (with Placement year) | BSc (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology [with Foundation Year] | BSc (Hons) | Anglia Ruskin University | — | UCASUNI |
| D302 | Animal Bioscience and Management | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Askham Bryan | 84 points | UCAS |
| D300 | Animal Management with Science (top-up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Askham Bryan | — | UCAS |
| D303 | Zoo Management (top-up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Askham Bryan | — | UCAS |
| C169 | Marine Biology and Zoology | MSci | Bangor University | 128 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| CC13 | Marine Biology and Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 120 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C347 | Wildlife Ecology and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 104 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C30F | Zoology (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 64 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology with Animal Behaviour | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C3D3 | Zoology with Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C336 | Zoology with Animal Management | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C335 | Zoology with Animal Management | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| CD34 | Zoology with Conservation | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C3L2 | Zoology with Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology with Herpetology | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C304 | Zoology with Herpetology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C350 | Zoology with Marine Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C353 | Zoology with Marine Zoology | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C334 | Zoology with Ornithology | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C330 | Zoology with Ornithology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C329 | Zoology with Primatology | BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | 112 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C333 | Zoology with Primatology | MZool | Bangor University | 128 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | 112 - 159 points | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Bristol | 112 - 159 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) | — | UCASUNI |
| 0B4X | Applied Marine Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| AMZ6 | Applied Marine Zoology (Level 6 only) | BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | — | UCAS |
| C300 | Applied Zoology (Level 6 only) | BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | — | UCAS |
| 0V47 | Applied Zoology and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| 3Y62 | Applied Zoology and Conservation (inc. sandwich year) | BSc (Hons) | Cornwall College | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| ZOCO | Zoology with Ecology and Conservation | FdSc | Cornwall College | 64 points | UCASUNI |
| CZEC | Zoology with Ecology and Conservation | CertHE | Cornwall College | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| 4T67 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology (with integrated foundation year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology (with Sandwich Year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | 104 - 120 points | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| C183 | Anatomy and Development | BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 120 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C140 | Biological Sciences (Developmental, Regeneration and Stem Cells) | BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 120 - 144 points | UCAS |
| C300 | Biological Sciences (Zoology) | BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 120 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| D393 | Animal Behaviour | Msci (Hon) | University of Exeter | ABB | UCASUNI |
| D391 | Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | ABB | UCASUNI |
| D394 | Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAB | UCASUNI |
| D392 | Animal Behaviour with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | ABB | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Exeter | ABB | UCASUNI |
| C304 | Zoology with Professional Placement | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Study Abroad | BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 120 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology (with placement) | BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 104 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| XD05 | Applied Zoology (+ Foundation year) (with placement) | BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | — | UCAS |
| Z001 | Applied Zoology (with Placement) | BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 96 points | UCAS |
| XD01 | Veterinary Bioscience (+ Foundation year): Harper and Keele Veterinary School Pathway | BVetMS | Harper Adams University | — | UCASUNI |
| Z002 | Zoology with Entomology (with Placement) | BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 96 points | UCAS |
| Z003 | Zoology with Environmental Management (with Placement) | BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 96 points | UCAS |
| C304 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Hull | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology (with foundation year) | BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 80 points | UCASUNI |
| C307 | Zoology with Placement Year | Msci (Hon) | University of Hull | — | UCASUNI |
| C306 | Zoology with Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | — | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology with Year Abroad | BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C305 | Zoology with Year Abroad | Msci (Hon) | University of Hull | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Keele University | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Keele University | 56 points | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology with Integrated Master's | MSci (Hon) | Keele University | 128 points | UCAS |
| C304 | Zoology with Integrated Master's with Foundation Year | MSci (Hon) | Keele University | 56 points | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Lancaster University | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology (Placement Year) | BSc (Hons) | Lancaster University | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C304 | Zoology (Study Abroad) | BSc (Hons) | Lancaster University | 134 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C309 | Zoology | MBiol (Hons) | University of Leeds | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology | MBio (Hons) | University of Lincoln | 112 - 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Lincoln | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology with Science Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Lincoln | 88 points | UCASUNI |
| C930 | Wildlife Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | — | UCASUNI |
| 6Z79 | Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | — | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | — | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | — | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology | MBiol (Hons) | University of Liverpool | ABB | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Liverpool | ABB | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Manchester Metropolitan University | 104 - 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Manchester | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| 3F49 | Zoology (4 years) [MSci] | MSci | University of Manchester | — | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology with a Modern Language (4 years) | BSc (Hons) | University of Manchester | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| C307 | Zoology with Entrepreneurship | BSc (Hons) | University of Manchester | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Industrial/Professional Experience (4 years) | BSc (Hons) | University of Manchester | AAA - AAB | UCASUNI |
| C309 | Zoology with International Study | BSc (Hons) | University of Manchester | — | UCAS |
| — | Applied Zoology | FdSc | Moulton College | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Applied Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Moulton College | 96 points | UCASUNI |
| ZOO3 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Myerscough | — | UCASUNI |
| C305 | Animal Science | BSc (Hons) | Newcastle University | 128 - 147 points | UCASUNI |
| C350 | Marine Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Newcastle University | 128 - 147 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Newcastle University | 128 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| C304 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | — | UCASUNI |
| C305 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | — | UCASUNI |
| C30C | Zoology (with foundation year) | BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | — | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Nottingham | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Nottingham | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C200 | Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation | BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C120 | Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation (MBiol) | MBiol (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 120 points | UCASUNI |
| C20F | Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 32 points | UCASUNI |
| — | Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) | HND | University Centre Peterborough | 64 points | UCASUNI |
| — | Animal Management and Welfare (Top-Up) | BSc | University Centre Peterborough | — | UCAS |
| AZAC | Applied Zoology and Animal Conservation (Top-up) | BSc (Hons) | Plumpton College | — | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Plymouth | 104 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C30Y | Zoology with a Year Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 128 points | UCASUNI |
| D302 | Veterinary Biosciences | MSci (Hon) | Queen's University Belfast | 136 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| D300 | Veterinary Biosciences | BSc (Hons) | Queen's University Belfast | 120 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| D305 | Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies | Msci (Hon) | Queen's University Belfast | 136 - 144 points | UCASUNI |
| D304 | Veterinary Biosciences with Professional Studies | BSc (Hons) | Queen's University Belfast | 120 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Queen's University Belfast | 120 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | Queen's University Belfast | 136 - 168 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Professional Studies | BSc (Hons) | Queen's University Belfast | 120 - 152 points | UCASUNI |
| C305 | Zoology with Professional Studies | Msci (Hon) | Queen's University Belfast | 136 - 168 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | ABB - BBB | UCASUNI |
| C303 | Zoology (MSci) | Msci (Hon) | University of Reading | — | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Foundation | BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | CCC - BBB | UCAS |
| C302 | Zoology with Professional Experience | BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | ABB - BBB | UCASUNI |
| C304 | Zoology with Professional Experience (MSci) | Msci (Hon) | University of Reading | — | UCASUNI |
| BAZ1 | Applied Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | 96 points | UCASUNI |
| AZFY | Applied Zoology (Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | — | UCAS |
| BAZP | Applied Zoology with Placement Year | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | 96 points | UCASUNI |
| AZPF | Applied Zoology with Placement Year (Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | — | UCAS |
| DC41 | Wildlife Conservation and Ecology | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | 96 points | UCASUNI |
| D41C | Wildlife Conservation and Ecology (Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Reaseheath | — | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Roehampton | 112 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with Foundation Year | BSc | University of Roehampton | 64 points | UCASUNI |
| D105 | Animal Management and Applied Zoology (Top Up) | BSc (Hons) | Royal Agricultural University | — | UCAS |
| 103Z | Animal Management and Zoology | FdSc | Royal Agricultural University | 64 points | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | BBB - BBC | UCASUNI |
| C302 | Zoology with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | BBB - BBC | UCASUNI |
| C30F | Zoology with Integrated Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | — | UCASUNI |
| C121 | Animal Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 126 - 136 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of St Andrews | — | UCASUNI |
| C180 | Wildlife Conservation | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| C184 | Wildlife Conservation with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| D4C3 | Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| D41C | Wildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 72 points | UCASUNI |
| C350 | Zoology with Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | University of Salford | 48 points | UCASUNI |
| CHE7 | Zoological Management and Conservation | CERTHE | SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) | 80 - 96 points | UCASUNI |
| Z390 | Zoological Management and Conservation | BSc (Hons) | SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) | 80 - 96 points | UCASUNI |
| 2X6L | Zoological Management and Conservation | FdSc | SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) | 80 - 96 points | UCASUNI |
| D390 | Zoological Management and Conservation (Top-up) | BSc (Hons) | SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College) | — | UCAS |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Sheffield | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C309 | Zoology | MBiolSci (Hons) | University of Sheffield | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Southampton | AAB | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | AAB | UCASUNI |
| CD34 | Applied Zoo Science | FdSc | University Centre Sparsholt | 64 - 80 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoo Biology (Top-up) | BSc (Hons) | University Centre Sparsholt | — | UCAS |
| C301 | Zoology | Msci (Hon) | University of Sussex | 136 - 153 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of Sussex | 128 - 147 points | UCASUNI |
| C300 | Zoology | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | 120 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C30F | Zoology with a Foundation Year | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | 120 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C301 | Zoology with a Year Abroad | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | 120 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| C30R | Zoology with a Year in Applied Research | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | 120 - 129 points | UCASUNI |
| C384 | Zoology with a Year in Industry | BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | 120 - 128 points | UCASUNI |
| CC94 | Animal Care & Zoology | BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | 96 points | UCAS |