About Zoology, Bsc (hons) in Swansea University
- Biosciences is ranked 7th in the UK for Research Excellence and 2nd in the UK for the quality of our research publications [Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021]
- We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience by The Times Good University Guide 2021
- We're 4th in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (NSS 2021)
Zoology is dedicated to the academic understanding of animal behaviour and effective methods of enhancing animal welfare. This spans everything from animal anatomy and evolution, to physiology and ecology.
Our BSc Zoology degree gives students an unrivalled opportunity to study animal behaviour, physiology, taxonomy, ecology and conservation.
WHY ZOOLOGY AT SWANSEA?
Zoology at Swansea University attracts students from far and wide and is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay.
Non-native English speakers must achieve 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent tests.
Candidates are expected to have achieved 70% Year XII including Standard XII in English - 70% or above (or equivalent).
Swansea University Highlights
| Type of learning |
On-campus |
| Type of degrees |
Bachelors, Masters |
| No. of campuses |
2 |
| Application Season |
Various intakes round the year |
| On-campus housing |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and Awards |
| Work Study |
Available for international students |
Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.
Swansea University Tuition Fee
The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is:
- Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
- Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.
Swansea University Cost of living
Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.
Private Residence Costs
| Expenditure |
Cost per week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Rent |
80.00 – 110.00 |
3200.00 – 4400.00 |
| Meals |
- |
2,000 to 3,000 |
| Contents Insurance |
2.75 |
110.00 |
| Broadband |
4.60 |
184.00 |
| Travel Costs |
9.00 |
360.00 |
Swansea University Course Costs
| Course Costs |
Costs per Week |
Cost per academic year (40 weeks) |
| Books |
8.36 |
334.40 |
| Printing and Binding |
1.10 |
44.00 |
| Course Equipment |
1.75 |
70.00 |
| Field Trips |
1.35 – 30.00 |
54.00 – 1200.00 |
