BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc in Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad), a zoology degree focusing on animal biology, ecology, and wildlife science. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes an integrated year studying abroad. The first year covers core biosciences through modules such as Building Blocks of Biology, Fundamentals in Animal Biology, and Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists. The second year progresses to Cell Biology, Comparative Animal Physiology, and Skills for Wildlife Scientists. The third year includes Invertebrate Zoology, Research Methods, and Vertebrate Zoology, alongside optional modules covering topics like Marine Biology and Tropical Zoology Field Course. The final year features a compulsory Research Project, with optional modules available in areas such as Parasitology, Behavioural Neurobiology, and Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Animal care and control services: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 19%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Wildlife Scientists
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Research Methods
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Animal Behaviour
- Freshwater Biology
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Marine Biology
- Researching Behavioural Ecology
- Tropical Zoology Field Course
- Veterinary Health
- Wildlife Surveying
- Research Project
- Animal Behaviour Field Course
- Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.