Zoology
About this course
BSc/MSci in Zoology, a zoology degree examining the biology of animals, from form and function to ecology and evolution. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Field courses run on Loch Lomond and at the Field Studies Council centre at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. The fourth year culminates in an honours project, taken as an investigative, outreach, internship or dissertation route. The first year establishes the biological and chemical foundations through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1 and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year covers animal biology, evolution and ecology through Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2 and Microbiology and Immunology 2. The third year is built around Zoology 3A and Zoology 3B. The fourth year pairs compulsory core training in Animal Biology Core Skills 4X with applied ecology teaching in Applying Ecology (Conservation and Management of Populations) 4A, Behavioural Ecology 4B, Disease Ecology 4C and Tropical Ecology 4Y. Other modules cover conservation and ecological specialisms, including Species Diversification and Conservation 4A, Animal Ecophysiology 4Y and Movement and Landscape Ecology 4B. The year concludes with an honours project, taken as Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project, Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project, Life Sciences Internship Honours Project or Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 13%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 21%
- Natural and social science professionals: 13%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Zoology 3A
- Zoology 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Animal Biology Core Skills 4X core
- Applying Ecology (Conservation and Management of Populations) 4A option
- Behavioural Ecology 4B option
- Tropical Ecology 4Y option
- Species Diversification and Conservation 4A option
- Disease Ecology 4C option
- Ecology & Conservation of African Ecosystems (with Field Course) 4Y option
- Animal Ecophysiology 4Y option
- Movement and Landscape Ecology 4B option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Zoology at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of Zoology at University of Glasgow do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Zoology at University of Glasgow?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Zoology at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 205 UCAS points.
Does Zoology at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Zoology at University of Glasgow?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.