Zoology MBiol (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoology MBiol (Hons)
Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. It encompasses the molecular building blocks of life up to the way that animals behave and interact with their environment. Zoologists understand the diversity of animal forms, and the ways that they function. Professional Zoologists may apply their specialist knowledge in a variety of fields including nature conservation, animal production or scientific research.
On the Zoology programme you will study everything from animal cell biology, physiology and behaviour, how animals are shaped by evolutionary forces and how a...
Zoology is the scientific study of the animal kingdom. It encompasses the molecular building blocks of life up to the way that animals behave and interact with their environment. Zoologists understand the diversity of animal forms, and the ways that they function. Professional Zoologists may apply their specialist knowledge in a variety of fields including nature conservation, animal production or scientific research.<br/><br/>On the Zoology programme you will study everything from animal cell biology, physiology and behaviour, how animals are shaped by evolutionary forces and how animal populations and communities function. With opportunities for intensive field study during every year of the programme, field courses will build on your practical lab and experimental design skills. In your final year, you will be tasked with completing your own fully independent research project. Throughout the programme, you will develop team-working, independent-working, problem-solving and communication skills, all of which are in demand by employers.<br/><br/>The integrated Masters (MBiol) gives you an additional year of specialist training on key topics, with an intensive focus on the development and practice of advanced research skills. You may also choose to apply for our 3-year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Intensively study terrestrial and aquatic zoology at the scale of the individual organism, to the population and whole ecosystem, in the lab and in the field.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Residential field course in terrestrial and freshwater zoology, based in a UK upland Environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain hands on experience of marine organisms and their habitats, expanding your knowledge of animal behaviour, animal development, evolution and adaptation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Optional non-residential field course in urban ecology where you will evaluate the structure and function of biodiversity in Leeds and develop ideas on how to make cities more ecologically sustainable.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose optional industrial work placements, study abroad or combined study and work abroad.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Optional field course to a South African game reserve, which involves a 2-week programme of lectures, seminars and extensive fieldwork.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Extended research project focusing on an original, cutting-edge topic specific to zoology.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C309
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
31 overall with 6,6,6 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If Biology is the only science at higher level, a 6 will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject at higher level
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB, with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. General studies and critical thinking excluded. Science subjects include: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths and physics. Science- related subjects include: computing, environmental science, geography, geology, P.E, psychology, science in society, statistics, food science and use of maths. Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
D3/D3/D3 including biology and preferably another science subject. Global Perspectives excluded. When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (BSc applicants) or D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (MBiol applicants).
Extended Project
When an applicant is taking any of the following: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) Core Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) AS Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate It will be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example an A in one of the above qualifications with AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants).
A level
A,A,A
A-level: AAA Including biology and preferably another science or science-related subject. If biology is the only science subject then an A grade is required. Critical thinking and general studies excluded. We accept the following: Science: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. Science-related: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, statistics. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. When an applicant is taking any of the following: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Cambridge International Project Qualification (Cambridge IPQ) Core Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) AS Maths (if A-level Maths or Further Maths isn't studied as a full A-level) Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate It will be considered alongside A-levels and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A-levels, this would be a 1 grade drop from the standard offer. For example an A in one of the above qualifications with AAB at A-level (MBiol applicants). GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not Accepted
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