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Bangor University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C30F
Zoology (with Foundation Year)
Bangor UniversityBangor, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Zoology (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This BSc Zoology with Foundation Year programme combines a foundation year with the three year Honours Degree to create an integrated four year programme. The programme provides an excellent introduction to studying a science subject at university and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to study at degree-level. The with Foundation Year programme is ideal for applicants who do not quite meet the entry requirements for the three year degree or who would benefit from further a further year’s study in relation to studying a science subject. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Biology
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Mathematics
Academic and Research Skills
Animal Diversity and Evolution
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Invertebrate Zoology
UCAS Code:C30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,000
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 — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £17,000 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
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
65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
83%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bangor University
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