BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Zoology, with a foundation year available as an alternative entry route for students who do not meet standard entry requirements or who would benefit from a preparatory year before degree-level study. On successful completion of the foundation year, students progress to Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Zoology programme. The university maintains dedicated onsite facilities for reptiles, birds, rodents, fish, and arthropods, and hosts the Environment Centre for Wales in partnership with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: grade C/4 in Maths required. Offers are tariff based, 64 - 112 tariff points, from Level 3 qualification(s)* e.g. A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted and Cambridge Technical Diplomas / Certificates Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 3%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 14%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
92% 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 Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.