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BSc Zoology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£26,500
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,500
typical starting salary
£24,500
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Animal care and control services
20%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (100% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
91%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Nottingham
Average Weekly Rent
£125
Est. Annual Total£11,080
🎉12% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
25%
128-143
20%
144-159
25%
160-175
25%
176-191
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Access
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track