BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Zoology. Core topics include Statistics, Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Fieldwork, and Research Methods. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes subsidised residential field courses. A final-year independent research project and an optional placement year are available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology. BTEC: Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including Biology units. We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science. T level: Overall Grade Merit required in Science. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points from at least two Higher Levels, including Higher Level Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points from at least two Higher Levels, including Higher Level Biology. IB: 30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 104 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology). GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- Biodiversity
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Study Skills
- Molecules to Microbes
- Biological Skills
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases
- Research Skills
- Data Science
- Animal Physiology
- Ecology in Action
- Animal Evolution
- Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
- Ocean Challenges
- Biology of Parasites
- Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Fisheries Science
- Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- Applied Freshwater Biology
- Practical Ecology and Conservation
- Bird Biology and Conservation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £25,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of Salford do next?
95% 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 Salford?
85% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Zoology at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Zoology at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.