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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D326

Zoology (Top-up Level 6)

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Zoology (Top-up Level 6) at Hartpury University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Immerse yourself in the theory and practical application of zoology, for a fulfilling career conserving the biodiversity of our planet and protecting animal species across the globe. Top-up your existing qualification to a full BSc degree, ready to launch your career in the conservation and zoology sector. You’ll apply existing knowledge to explore how human activity affects animal populations, how zoos contribute to conservation, how animals learn and much more. See the impact of conservation first-hand on a residential field course with a UK zoo. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Animal Behaviour and Cognition
Conservation Biology and Biodiversity
Human-Wildlife Interactions and Conflict
Zoo Management and Animal Welfare
Field Survey Methods and Ecology
Population Dynamics and Evolutionary Ecology
Independent Research Project in Zoology
Professional Practice in Conservation Science
UCAS Code:D326
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Hartpury University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£18,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,500£26,500£30,500

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
12%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
80%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Hartpury University

Hartpury University offers Zoology (Top-up Level 6) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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