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Zoology

Zoology studies the behaviour, physiology and evolution of animals, from sponges and insects to mammals. How animals on land and at sea interact with other species and their environment is also part of the programme.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Researcher
  • Conservation projects
  • Zoos and museums
  • Field assistant
  • Science policy
  • Science communication
  • Teaching

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

Molecular biologyIntroduction to Laboratory ScienceBiodiversityGenes, Evolution and DevelopmentBiology 1A: VariationBiology 1B: Life

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is AAB, including two of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. An AAA offer may be made with one of these plus geography, psychology, environmental studies or physical education.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

6 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Zoology) · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowZoology · Glasgow
University of ManchesterZoology BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldZoology · Sheffield

Ireland

University College DublinZoology · Dublin
University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Zoology) · Galway
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom4 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Ireland2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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NATURAL SCIENCES

Other fields of study in this category

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Biology / Biological SciencesChemistryPhysicsMathematicsEnvironmental Science / Environmental SciencesBiotechnologyGeology and Earth SciencesAstrophysicsGeographyAgricultural ScienceBiochemistryMolecular Biology and GeneticsNeuroscienceMarine ScienceNatural SciencesEcologyMicrobiologyAnimal ScienceClimate ScienceMeteorologyForensic SciencePharmaceutical ScienceSpace ScienceFood Science and TechnologyFood InnovationForestryHorticultureAquacultureConservationAgribusinessBioinformaticsViticulture and Oenology

Last checked: November 2026.

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