BSc Zoology with Foundation
About this course
BSc in Zoology, studying animal evolution, physiology, behaviour and conservation. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, and Research Methods. The programme includes a foundation year leading into the three-year degree. A one-week residential field course provides training in biodiversity survey techniques.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB - for applicants without Biology and a second science CCC - for applicants with Biology and a second science Acceptable science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. IB: 30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science 24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science at higher level If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question .
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 12%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation Chemistry 1
- Academic and Scientific skills: Foundations for tackling Global Challenges 1
- Foundation Chemistry 2
- Health, Disease and Society
- Ecology and Environmental Sustainability
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Animal Form and Function
- Our Changing Planet
- Fundamentals of Evolution
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- History of Life on Earth
- Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
- Quantitative and Professional Skills
- Invertebrate Zoology: Spineless Wonders
- UK Biodiversity Field Course
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Advanced Ecology
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Animal Behaviour
- Palaeobiology
- Conservation Science in Practice
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Ecology and Conservation Field Course
- Research Project
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
- Forensics
- Ecology of Urban Areas
- Paleoecology Research Field Course
- Evolution in Health and Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology with Foundation at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology with Foundation at University of Reading 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 at University of Reading?
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 with Foundation at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Zoology with Foundation at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology with Foundation at University of Reading?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.