Zoology with Foundation Year

Fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas - the costs of mandatory trips are included in your course fee Facilities include an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories Tailor to your career ambitions through a range of modules Learn from research-active lecturers - current research includes coral reef conservation, the evolution of primate behaviour, and climate change The content of this course is aligned to the priorities of global initiatives, like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals This course was one of the first of its kind in the country to receive accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology - we also have accredited degree pathway status from the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Gain practical experience through placements and internships with our partner organisations. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial Placement Year

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom