MBiol Zoology
About this course
MBiol (Hons) in Zoology. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The four-year programme includes practical modules, fieldwork opportunities, and an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science) or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry (or second science). BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Animal care and control services: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 57%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY, AND BEHAVIOUR
- PARASITES, PATHOGENS AND HOSTS
- ANIMAL ECOPHYSIOLOGY
- MARINE ECOPHYSIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND EXPLOITATION
- ANIMAL ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND HUSBANDRY
- GLOBAL FIELDWORK
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
- ECOLOGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
- EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
- ZOOLOGY FIELD COURSE
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS (OFF-CAMPUS)
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (OFF-CAMPUS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Does MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBiol Zoology at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.