BSc Zoology
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Zoology, a zoology degree centred on the study of animal biology, evolution and organismal diversity. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum spans four years full time, incorporating both molecular and ecological approaches. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biology 1 and Biology 2. The second year progresses to examine specific groups and experimental techniques through Animal Behaviour, Invertebrate Zoology, Research Methods in Biology, Vertebrate Zoology and Zoology. Further study draws upon additional modules such as Animal Behaviour: A Quantitative Approach, Biology of Marine Organisms, Ecosystems and Conservation, Evolution, and Genes, Cells and Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry Mathematics Physics. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry Mathematics Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Animal Behaviour: A Quantitative Approach
- Biology of Marine Organisms
- Ecosystems and Conservation
- Evolution
- Genes, Cells and Development
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Animal Behaviour
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Research Methods in Biology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Zoology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at University of St Andrews do next?
94% 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 St Andrews?
95% 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 St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology at University of St Andrews?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.