MSci Zoology
About this course
MSci in Zoology, a zoology degree covering biological molecules to entire ecosystems. The four-year master's course includes a foundational start, choices to specialise in later years, and a fourth year focused on advanced analytical training and a substantial research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Biology units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Zoology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of MSci Zoology at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Zoology at University of Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Zoology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Zoology at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.