At the Centre for Biological Sciences, which is part of the University of Southampton, we give you the option of studying a biology with zoology degree.
At the Centre for Biological Sciences, which is part of the University of Southampton, we give you the option of studying a biology with zoology degree.
This 4 year biology with zoology degree starts with a foundation year, sometimes called ‘Year 0’. You can choose during this first year to progress to three years of further specialist study in biology or zoology.
Successful completion may also enable entry to degree courses in biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacology, or other related science disciplines at the University of Southampton.
In the foundation year of your biology with zoology degree you will concentrate on biology, chemistry and maths, plus IT and study skills. You will be taught through a combination of lectures, group discussions and laboratory practicals.
This foundation year is taught in partnership with nearby Eastleigh College and is assessed through a mixture of assignments, which account for 40% of the total marks, and exams, which make up the remaining 60%. Exams will be taken both during and at the end of the year.
During your BSc biology with zoology degree you will acquire skills that are valuable in all sorts of career settings, including: problem solving, information retrieval, reporting and presentations, project and group work.
Any degree which evolves from our foundation year course will equip you with the tools to explore a career in sectors as diverse as: healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, agricultural and environmental research, the food and drink sector, or wildlife research.
Some of our students progress to a specialist master’s degree or a PhD in their chosen area after achieving their biology with zoology degree. Others gain graduate entry into medicine, or go into teacher training or the civil service.
To find out more about this biology with zoology degree, all you have to do is visit the Centre for Biological Sciences website at www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci
The MSci master of natural sciences degree from the University of Southampton
At the University of Southampton we give you the opportunity to study for an MSci master of natural sciences degree to help you build your knowledge and experience in this challenging but exciting scientific field.
Looking for degrees in natural sciences?
Are you currently searching online for degrees in natural sciences? If the answer to that question is yes, then take a look at the MSci degree in natural sciences offered by us at the University of Southampton.
Thinking about applying for an educational psychology doctorate?
If you are thinking about applying to study for an educational psychology doctorate, then take a close look at the educational psychology doctorate offered by us at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Social and Human Sciences.
