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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C330

Zoology with Ornithology

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bangor University, the BSc (Hons) Zoology with Ornithology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This three year degree puts birds at the forefront of your studies; birds have a high profile as model organisms in zoology, and are the focus of growing conservation concern due to the alarming decline of many species. There is a growing demand for professional scientists with specialised knowledge and skills relating to birds. This course prepares you for work as a science professional as we combine traditional zoology with an emphasis upon avian biology and diversity. 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 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Animal Biology
Evolutionary Biology and Taxonomy
Ornithology: Biology and Behaviour
Avian Ecology and Conservation
Field Studies in Zoology
Vertebrate Diversity and Physiology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Applied Ornithology and Wildlife Management
UCAS Code:C330
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£60,000

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

68%Working
9%Studying
11%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
35%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
81%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Zoology with Ornithology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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