Study Zoology at University of Glasgow in the UK, School of Life Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animals, their structure, function, ecology and evolution. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** You’ll take part in field courses on Loch Lomond and at the Field Studies Council centre at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. We also have an Exploration Society to help you organise and conduct scientific expeditions to all parts of the world. **Career Prospects?** Your qualification is an entry point to a wide range of careers that demand the analytical and science-based communications skills developed during this degree programme. Our graduates are employed in research underpinning environmental management/monitoring, agriculture, fisheries and wildlife conservation. Others find careers in teaching in a variety of educational establishments, in museums and in the media. Many choose to continue on to postgraduate study.

Which department am I in?

School of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£33,210.00 (US$ 42,888) per year

Accommodation (Havannah House) - £183.05 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Higher entry requirements 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). SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) 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. A-level standard entry requirements AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry. IB standard entry requirements 34 (6,5,5) Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Advanced entry requirements for Zoology SQA Higher advanced entry requirements Advanced Highers – AAA including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. A-level advanced entry requirements Three A-levels at grades A*AA which include Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. IB advanced entry requirements 38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Biology and Chemistry attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.