BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc in Zoology, a zoology degree focusing on animal diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course involves practical training with compulsory field trips in the UK and abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Ecology and Conservation, Animal Diversity, Evolution and Genetics, alongside optional study in Life Processes. The second year advances into data analysis and practical investigation through Analysis of Biological Data, Adaptations to Life on Earth, Scotland Field Course, Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course, Scillies St Agnes Field Course, and Scillies St Mary's Field Course. Optional modules in the later stages allow students to explore areas such as Ecological Economics, Population and Community Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Wildlife Disease, Introduction to Ecological Consultancy, Conservation Science, Marine Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Wildlife Exploitation, GIS for Wildlife Mapping, Green Consultants, Biogeography, and Oceans and Human Health.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. AAB (with Study Abroad only). Required subjects: B in a science subject*. A in a science subject* (with Study Abroad only). *Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only); Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths/Statistics; Marine Science; Nutrition and Food Science; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied). IB: 32/655. 34/665 (with Study Abroad only).
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 7%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 33%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Diversity
- Evolution and Genetics
- Life Processes
- Analysis of Biological Data
- Adaptations to Life on Earth
- Scotland Field Course
- Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course
- Scillies St Agnes Field Course
- Scillies St Mary's Field Course
- Ecological Economics
- Population and Community Ecology
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Wildlife Disease
- Introduction to Ecological Consultancy
- Conservation Science
- Marine Ecology
- Animal Behaviour
- Wildlife Exploitation
- GIS for Wildlife Mapping
- Green Consultants
- Biogeography
- Oceans and Human Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Exeter 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 at University of Exeter?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Zoology at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology at University of Exeter 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 at University of Exeter?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.