B.Sc. Zoology (with Foundation Year)

In the Foundation Science year students undertake core modules in Foundation Biology, Foundation Science, Foundation Maths 1 and Preparing for Learning in Higher Education; two further optional modules are taken from a selection of Foundation Physics, Foundation Maths 2, Foundation Chemistry, Foundation Computing, Foundation Psychology or Foundation Geography. Success in the foundation year will enable you to progress to Level 4 of the BSc Zoology.

In your second year of study, you will study key concepts and learn key skills through modules including Biodiversity • Ecology • Evolution • Cell Biology • Genetics and Skills for Biological Sciences.

Your third year of study includes the core modules Professional and Research Skills for Biologists, Evolutionary Ecology, and Physiology of Animals as well as a choice of modules for your specialisation such as Conservation Biology • Evolutionary Biology • Behavioural Ecology • Biology of the Cell.

Your final year includes a research project which you can complete as a member of one of the faculty’s research groups or at Hull’s award winning submarium, The Deep. You will also study from a range of advanced modules which include Sensory Physiology, Fisheries and Conservation.