BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, covering animal biology, ecology, and conservation. Core topics include data analysis, laboratory techniques, research methods, fieldwork, communication and writing, and critical and analytical thinking. A summer field course develops species identification and surveying skills across terrestrial and marine habitats. In the final year, students complete a research project and present their findings at an undergraduate research conference.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List IB: 655 in three Higher Levels including one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List , or 32 points including one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 37%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animal Physiology and Anatomy (30 credits)
- The World of Animals (15 credits)
- Cells, Genetics and Evolution (30 credits)
- Exploring Animal Diversity (15 credits)
- Ecology (30 credits)
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Field Biology (15 credits)
- Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
- Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing (15 credits)
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Animal Adaptations (15 credits)
- Animal Nutrition and Health (15 credits)
- Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience (15 credits)
- Microbes, Viruses and Parasites (15 credits)
- Biodiversity Crisis (15 credits)
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5) (15 credits)
- Applications of Molecular Biology (15 credits)
- Molecular Ecology and Plant Genetics (15 credits)
- Research Project (30 credits)
- Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience (15 credits)
- Current Topics in Zoology (15 credits)
- Tropical Biology Field Course (15 credits)
- Insect Ecology and Pest Management (15 credits)
- Applied GIS (15 credits)
- Animals and Society (15 credits)
- Human Evolution (15 credits)
- Animal Welfare (15 credits)
- Extinction! (15 credits)
- Environmental and Wildlife Forensics (15 credits)
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6) (15 credits)
- Professional Experience in Education (15 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at Keele 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 at Keele University?
91% 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 Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology at Keele University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.