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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C301

Zoology (with integrated foundation year)

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BSc (Hons) Zoology (with integrated foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Zoology (C300). On this course you will develop your knowledge of animal diversity, behaviour, evolution, anatomy, physiology, conservation and ecology. Fieldwork and practical classes form an integral part of the course throughout. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Animal Diversity and Taxonomy
Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Evolution and Population Genetics
Field Skills and Practical Zoology
Marine and Coastal Ecology
Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity
UCAS Code:C301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,860

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£25,500
3 years£14,500£19,000£22,500
5 years£19,000£23,500£28,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers Zoology (with integrated foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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