Study Zoology at University of Reading in the UK, School of Biological Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Study animals in their natural habitat – gaining expertise in evolution, physiology, behaviour and conservation – with our BSc Zoology degree. Not many degrees give you the opportunity to get your hands on a lion’s skull at the University’s own museum, but with our three-year BSc Zoology course, that’s just a tiny part of what’s on offer.Zoology is the science of animals: whether you’re passionate about one particular group of animals, or interested in the subject as a whole, we’ll help you get the most out of your degree.

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£30,650.00 (US$ 39,582) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical offerABB, including grade B in Biology, or BBB, including grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science subject.Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.International Baccalaureate32 points overall, including 5 in Biology at higher level30 points overall, including 5 in Biology and in a second science subject, both at higher levelExtended Project QualificationIn recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.BTEC Extended DiplomaDDD (Modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)

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