Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences (Zoology)
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Oxford Brookes is known for doing top-notch research. The Oxford region serves as a key hub for the bioscience sector. We are surrounded by world-class research facilities including the Churchill and Nuffield hospitals.
Our Student Bio-innovation Hub is a program designed to increase interaction with the life sciences sector. Participate actively in the local biotech sector to increase your employability.
You will learn how to work with data from molecular lab procedures in this course. You'll work with and examine genomes and get the expertise bioscientists require for the big data and genomics era. This degree offers flexible course options. You can choose animal, human, or cell-focused modules.
Moreover, you’ll study topics such as:
- evolution
- genetics
- development
- morphology
- behaviour
- molecular biology
- developmental biology
- bioinformatics
- neurobiology
- ecology
- conservation
Program structure
Year 1
- Biodiversity
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Introduction to Biochemistry A
- Field Course: Identification and Methods
- The Practicing Scientist
Year 2
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Developmental Biology
- Career Development
- Data Cerpentry
- Genetics
- Interrogating Genomes
Optional Modules
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Threatened Species
- Work Experience
Year 3 (Optional Work Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Project
- Professional Skills and Techniques
- Animal Neurology & Behaviour
Optional Modules
- Advanced Genetics and Genomics
- Advanced Cell Biology and Bio-imaging
- Advanced Topics in Wildlife Conservation
- Evolution and Animal Development
- Science and Humanity
- Work Experience
- Independent Study in Life Sciences
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific Entry Requirements
- A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology).
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
