Zoology MSci

at University of Sussex

Year 1

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Introduction to Evolution and Biodiversity

• Lives of Carnivores

• The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Life

Spring teaching

• Introduction to Ecology and Conservation

• Neuroscience and Behaviour

• Research Methods for Biology, Ecology and Zoology

Year 2 

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Animal Behavioural Ecology

• Conservation Biology I

• Environmental Research Skills (E&C)

Spring teaching

• Comparative Animal Physiology and Morphology

• Evolutionary Biology

Year 3

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Life Science Bioscience Third Year Research Project

Year 4

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Research Foundations

​​​​​​​Spring teaching

• Masters Research Project (45 credits)

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.     

Subjects    

Higher Levels must include Biology with a grade of 5.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of 80%

Additional requirements    

• Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential (at least a score of 8).

• Also you will need to have a good ability in mathematics.

Other international qualifications

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 85% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)

• 85% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 85% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

• Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics.

• Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £22,500 per year

While studying Zoology, you’ll develop many new skills, preparing you for a fieldwork-based career. You'll also graduate with a range of transferable skills, including teamwork, good communication and analysis – making you highly employable.

With your Zoology degree you can start a career in:

• agriculture, environmental, conservational and ecological management

• nature documentaries and photography

• zoos and wildlife park management.

You could also go on to teaching, or research in academia or industry.