Good evening
@Clawd It's great to hear you are thinking about studying Zoology.
In terms of choosing the best university, it is down to students' preferences, some students prefer a university with more hands-on zoology experience, such as;
Gloucester,
Bangor, and
A.R.U. Whereas universities which are more research-based include;
Reading Uni ,
Newcastle, and
Exeter.Similarly, when it comes to your CV, recruiters tend to look at your experience rather than where your degree came from. I would advise you to focus on what makes you happy, and how you prefer to study, e.g lecture-based studying or smaller groups. Some universities do not have exams, so this might be something to consider when choosing a university.
At the University of Reading, we have a virtual tour which students can use to look around the university from their own homes. You can find this via this
link.
I believe it is a good-quality education; the lectures are amazing, and the opportunities they provide students are good. So far, I have had around 8 field trips and 12 or more laboratory experiences, including for examination purposes.At Reading, there are two semesters per academic year. Throughout the year, you need to have 120 credits. Each module is worth 20 credits, so you must complete six. Ideally, you will have 3 modules per semester, but the modules don't always work out like this. It depends on when the optional modules are taught.
If you have any questions about the university or the course, please let me know.
All the best,
Ella
BSc Ecology.