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Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Zoology

Derby — Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 15,500
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Zoology programme at the University of Derby offers extensive fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas, with the costs of mandatory trips included in the course fees. Students benefit from access to specialist facilities, including an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and dedicated laboratories that support practical learning and research. The course structure allows students to tailor their studies to align with individual career ambitions through a wide range of optional modules. Teaching is delivered by research-active lecturers whose current work includes coral reef conservation, the evolution of primate behaviour, and climate change studies, ensuring that learning is informed by real-world scientific research. The programme content is aligned with global priorities such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasising sustainability and environmental responsibility. The course was among the first in the UK to receive accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology and also holds accredited degree pathway status with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, reflecting its academic quality and professional relevance. Students gain valuable practical experience through placements and internships with partner organisations. The programme can be studied with or without an Industrial Placement Year. This hands-on degree, incorporating fieldwork and placement opportunities, equips students with the intellectual knowledge and practical skills required to understand key areas of zoology, including animal behaviour, ecology, conservation, and genetics. Including a foundation year as part of the four-year study programme provides students with a strong academic and professional head start. The foundation year enables students to build essential skills, strengthen subject knowledge, and develop confidence, supported by extensive guidance from expert staff, before progressing to stage one of their honours degree. It is also particularly beneficial for those planning a career change, as it helps them gain an understanding of new subject areas. Degrees with a foundation year are delivered as a continuous programme, meaning that students do not need to reapply once the first year has been successfully completed.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 15,500
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Derby

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kedleston Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire. Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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