
Zoology (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Zoology (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
This course is an integrated foundation degree, where youll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Zoology course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.
Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently dont meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assur...
This course is an integrated foundation degree, where youll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Zoology course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.<br/><br/>Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently dont meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, youll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level.<br/><br/><strong>About the BSc course</strong><br/>Do you have a passion for the animal kingdom and a burning curiosity about the diverse creatures that inhabit our planet? This course will nurture your interests and provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to pursue a vast range of careers.<br/><br/>Studying on our idyllic Brackenhurst Campus, this highly practical degree is packed with field trips, laboratory work, interactive sessions and opportunities to ignite your passions. You won’t have to go far to apply your knowledge as Brackenhurst acts as an outdoor classroom. From hedgerows to woodlands, and ponds to freshwater streams, there is endless scope to learn and develop.<br/><br/>Zoology is a broad discipline that allows you to delve deeper into physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology, animal behaviour and much more. It really is an undergraduate degree like no other. Share your enthusiasm with likeminded students and admire the passion that your lecturers have for the subject. The course is built to ensure you leave NTU with a widely recognised science degree. You won’t just graduate with a qualification; you’ll unlock opportunities to exciting careers in environmental consultancy, research laboratories, education, wildlife management, science communication and more.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Brackenhurst Campus
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Course Code
C30C
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
A level
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
T Level
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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