BSc (Hons) - Zoology (With Integrated Foundation Year)
Wildlife is an important part of all our lives. If you have a passion for learning about animals, this exciting hands-on course will prepare you for a future defending the planet.
Zoology covers all aspects of animal biology and, as such, covers a fascinating range of often highly diverse topics. The modern zoologist needs to be the master of many disciplines. Our degree course has been designed by professional zoologists with a real understanding of what the world needs from zoologists.

Course Overview
Our hands-on course provides an understanding of wildlife monitoring techniques using professional equipment and covers a broad range of topics including evolution, ecology and conservation.
During your time with us you will have the opportunity to explore the local area and the many habitats it offers. Such as the Eden River basin (close to our Carlisle Campus), The Lake District National Park and our wonderful Cumbrian coastline. We spend a substantial amount of time on our modules teaching you within the local habitats we have on our doorstep and where possible we choose to deliver experiential learning outdoors.*
*Subject to Covid-19 Social Distancing Restrictions
On this course you will...
- There is a strong practical component to our modules and an emphasis on skills to enhance employment.
- Cumbria's unique natural environment for learning about wildlife provides a range of different habitats that are close enough to visit in a short walk or day trip.
- Our facilities are modern and well equipped, for example our teaching laboratories.
- As we are one of the newest universities in the country our programme is designed with the most relevant key issues in zoology at its heart.
- You’ll study a diverse range of modules that expertly weave together and map directly to our subject. None of the modules are inappropriately squeezed in from programmes that we already run.
What our students say
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One of the main reasons I chose the University of Cumbria was due to the gorgeous location. Carlisle has great transport links with the Lake District, Cumbrian coast, and Scotland.
Sophie Babbs, Zoology
Originally from North Walsham, in Norfolk and studying at Cumbria's Carlisle campus, Sophie talks about why she choose Zoology.
Location
Carlisle - Fusehill Street Campus
The Fusehill Street campus has been the setting of life-saving treatments since World War I. Now, it's home to world changers, life-savers, crime fighters, and entrepreneurs with access to high-quality facilities and innovative thinking.
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