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BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management (with Foundation Year)*

Name: BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management (with Foundation Year)*
Price: 16500 GBP

University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom

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SEP 2027

Tuition, internationalGBP 16,500per year, for SEP 2027 entryCheck the fee on University of Suffolk's page

Year one, for your visa

Tuition: GBP 16,500
Living costs, 9 × GBP 1,171: GBP 10,539
To show for your visa: GBP 27,039

UKVI's living-cost figure outside London (GBP 1,529 in London), as gov.uk showed it on 24 October 2026. Check gov.uk

Also before you travel: the visa fee, GBP 558, and the health surcharge, GBP 776 for each year of your visa. Plan your first year

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IELTS 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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From United States: For entry onto an undergraduate degree, applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications: i. Evidence Based Reading & Writing ii. Maths American College Testing (ACT): minimum composite score of 23 Advanced Placement Tests (AP): two subjects with a minimum score of 3 in each International Foundation Programme (from a recognised institution) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 28 points A-levels (refer to course pages) ACT College Code: 8060. For more information on sharing your ACT scores with us, please check the ACT guidance.

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Level: Undergraduate
Duration: Four years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time
Mode: Full-time
Subject: Business Studies
Location: United Kingdom
Next intake: SEP 2027Starts in 11 months
IELTS: 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

The BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management (with Foundation Year) course at the University of Suffolk is run in partnership with Colchester Zoological Society and combines academic study with real-world, industry-focused learning at one of the UK’s leading zoological institutes.

The Foundation year is designed to give you the best possible preparation for the BSc (Hons) Zoo Science and Management. You will receive training in core scientific skills, fundamental theory in biology and practical skills in the lab and field. Designed for aspiring zoo professionals, this unique degree provides a strong scientific background in zoology and wildlife conservation and equips you with the skills required for a range of careers in modern zoological institutions.

During the course, you will study animal behaviour, welfare, and husbandry and gain practical experience within a working zoo. You will also have opportunities to contribute to conservation projects in both the UK and abroad, applying

Entry requirements

BTEC	MMP
T Levels	Pass
GCSE	C/4 or above · Subjects: English, Mathematics

English language requirements

IELTS	6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language

Fees

International students: £16,500

UK students: £10,050

Start dates

September 2027

Application deadline

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Campus

Ipswich, United Kingdom

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For entry onto an undergraduate degree, applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications: i. Evidence Based Reading & Writing ii. Maths American College Testing (ACT): minimum composite score of 23 Advanced Placement Tests (AP): two subjects with a minimum score of 3 in each International Foundation Programme (from a recognised institution) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 28 points A-levels (refer to course pages) ACT College Code: 8060. For more information on sharing your ACT scores with us, please check the ACT guidance.

English language

GCSE/IGCSE English language: C/4 or above | IELTS (Academic or UKVI), including IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR): 6.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless stated otherwise on the specific course page | Indian Standard XII: | CISCE, CBSE, Maharashtra (01), Gujarat (Second Language - 013): 70% overall | Gujarat Board (First Language - 006): 60% overall | LanguageCert Academic/SELT: 65 overall with no component lower than 60 | Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 59 overall, and a minimum of 59 in each component | TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Home Edition): For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 75 Minimum section scores: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 4 Minimum section scores: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Writing: 4, Speaking: 4

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Scholarships at University of Suffolk

2 for this level

International Merit Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 16,500

Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558

Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776

Living costs a month Starts at UKVI's figure outside London. Rent, food, travel, phone.Months

First year in totalGBP 31,886

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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Where you will study

Ipswich, East of England, United Kingdom

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