BSc Zoology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, studying animal biology, behaviour, and environmental interactions. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Fieldwork. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. A final-year independent research project allows students to conduct lab-based or fieldwork research on a chosen topic.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Overall P (D to E) in T Level Science only. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. IB: 26 points
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 50%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- 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: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Environmental Conservation
- Biodiversity
- Molecules to Microbes
- Genes to Ecosystems
- Biological Skills
- Study Skills
- Global Distribution of Wildlife
- Introduction to Parasitology and Infectious Diseases
- Research Skills
- Data Science
- Ecology in Action
- Animal Evolution (Marine and Wildlife)
- Animal Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
- Ocean Challenges
- Final Year Project and Professional Skills
- Final Year Project with Science Communication and Professional Skills (HANS)
- Animal Cognition and Social Complexity (Wildlife)
- Fisheries Science
- Biology of Parasites
- Environmental Geographical Information Systems
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation
- Practical Ecology and Conservation
- Evolution, Development and Adaptation
- Applied Freshwater Biology
- Veterinary and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
87% 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 Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.