BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, exploring the biology, behaviour, and conservation of animals across diverse taxonomic groups. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme includes a supervised independent research project, with optional UK and overseas field courses. An optional study abroad year is available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Biology IB: 29 points overall to include a Higher Level in Biology.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 23%
- London: 7%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- Ecology
- Introduction to Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Introduction to Life Sciences
- Plant Structure and Function
- Research Methods for the Life Sciences
- Data Skills for the Life Sciences
- Evolution and Biodiversity
- Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Health and Disease
- Animal Protection
- Conservation Biology
- SLS Study Abroad
- UK Field Course
- Behavioural Ecology
- Life Sciences Research Project
- Palaeobiology
- Principles of Entomology
- Animal Cognition and Welfare
- Applied Ecosystem Conservation and Management
- Overseas Field Course
- Soil Biology
- Veterinary Parasitology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Lincoln do next?
80% 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 Lincoln?
89% 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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.