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University of Derby · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Zoology at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Interested in protecting endangered species, safeguarding habitats or encouraging greater understanding of animals in the wild and in captivity? Our degree helps you build the intellectual, professional, personal and technical skills you need. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE: - RANKINGS: Our Zoology course has been ranked in the Top 5 for student voice, Top 10 for teaching and Top 10 for learning opportunities and learning resources in the National Student Survey 2025. - ACCREDITATION: Our Zoology course was one of the first of its kind in the country to receive accreditation ... International tuition fees are £16,900 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 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
D in your tuition fees
Wildlife conservation
ecology and animal behaviour
Microbial ecology
Habitat management
Field biology
Wildlife conservation
Tropical marine biology
Ecological consultancy
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC |
| UCAS Points | 106 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,500 | £22,000 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £19,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £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
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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
80%Working
55%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
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
92%Student voice
86%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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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Zoology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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