BSc Zoology,
About this course
BSc in Zoology, covering animal biology, ecology, and evolution. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. Students undertake a Biosciences Research Project in the final year and participate in field courses including a Tropical Ecology and Conservation trip to Borneo.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB to include A Level Biology or Human Biology IB: 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level 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: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 8%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 23%
- Wales: 26%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Foundation course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Cellular & Microbial Biology
- Becoming a Scientist
- Ecology and Behaviour
- Evolution and Genetics
- Life in the Oceans
- Animal and Plant Diversity
- Amrywiaeth Anifeiliaid a Phlanhigion
- Ecological Data Analysis
- Introduction to field zoology
- Tetrapod Evolution
- Entomology
- Parasitology
- Animal Conservation and Welfare
- Molecular Ecology
- Marine Invertebrates
- Animal Physiology
- Ichthyology
- Plant Ecology
- Ecological Microbiology and the Cycles of Life
- Population and Community Ecology
- Biosciences Research Project
- Professional skills in conservation
- Professional Laboratory Skills
- Tropical marine ecology field course
- Tropical Ecology and Conservation - Borneo Field Trip
- Movement ecology
- Hormones and Behaviour
- Animal behaviour - from individuals to groups
- Tropical marine ecology and conservation
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Macroevolution and Phylogenies
- Science Communication with Placement
- Ecology of Marine Megafauna
- Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases
- Plant Conservation and Ecology
- Natural Products Biotechnology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology, at Swansea University 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, at Swansea University?
93% 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 Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Zoology, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Zoology, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.