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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C300
Zoology
University of PlymouthPlymouth, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Zoology at University of Plymouth. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study animal life in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments. Gain career-ready skills in behaviour, ecology, anatomy and molecular biology. Hands-on fieldwork and lab training prepare you for your career or further study in zoology. 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 £21,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Evolutionary Biology and Systematics
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Fieldwork and Ecological Methods
Marine and Freshwater Biology
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points to include 4 @ HL Biology and be studying a second relevant science. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Marine Science or Psychology) Maths and English accepted within |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ 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
£19,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,800
Home Student Fee
£19,200
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Tuition fees Tuition fee price changes The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.We understand that clarity
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
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
52%Working
17%Studying
16%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
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
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
96%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
96%Student voice
98%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 University of Plymouth
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