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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C300

Zoology

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Zoology at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. It’s hard not to marvel at the diversity of the natural world. From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, Zoology at Royal Holloway, University of London explores how each and every creature has a role to play in the ecology of our planet. The programme examines animal evolution, physiology and diversity, developing your understanding of how animals behave, how they function and how they interact with their environments. International tuition fees are £29,900 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Animal Diversity and Evolution
Vertebrate and Invertebrate Biology
Animal Physiology and Function
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Behavioural Ecology
Field and Laboratory Methods
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BBC

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: Biology, plus a Pass in the practical element

International Baccalaureate

30 points

5,5,5 at Higher Level OR with a minimum of 30 points overall including Biology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,700

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£21,000£26,500£32,500
5 years£26,500£33,000£44,000

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 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 38% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

37%Working
35%Studying
14%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
100%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
90%
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 Royal Holloway, University of London

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