BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (Zoology), a zoology degree centred on animal biology, physiology, ecology and conservation. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Communication & Writing. The final year culminates in an independent research project and a residential field trip. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Cell Biology, Health and Disease, Chemistry for the Life Sciences, Biological Diversity, and Comparative Physiology. The second year expands into specialized areas via Project and Career Development, Animal Behaviour, Molecular Genetics and Conservation, Plant Biology, and Surveying Species and Habitats, alongside optional choices such as Microbiology, Work Experience in Biology, or Clinical Immunology. The final year covers advanced concepts including Research Project, Residential Biology Field Trip, Physiological Ecology, Welfare and Ethics in Biology, and Conservation Ecology, with further optional modules available in Mammalian Reproduction, Genomics and Bioinformatics, and Parasitology.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 104 A-level: CCC - must include A-Level Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry and A-Level in another science, Maths or Statistics A-level: BCC - must include A Level Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM/DMM T-level: Pass (C or above)
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 465 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 62%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Health and Disease
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Biological Diversity
- Comparative Physiology
- Project and Career Development
- Animal Behaviour
- Molecular Genetics and Conservation
- Plant Biology
- Surveying Species and Habitats
- Microbiology
- Work Experience in Biology
- Clinical Immunology
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Research Project
- Residential Biology Field Trip
- Physiological Ecology
- Welfare and Ethics in Biology
- Conservation Ecology
- Mammalian Reproduction
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Parasitology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester 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 Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester 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 Biological Sciences (Zoology) at University of Worcester?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.