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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C350
Zoology with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,040Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Zoology with Foundation Year at University of Salford. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. With increasing concern about protecting natural habits, there is much to learn about the biology and behaviour of animals. Pursue your passion for the animal kingdom with our BSc (Hons) Zoology with Foundation Year degree. Taking you from the laboratory to the field, our highly-focused degree will develop your knowledge of concepts at the forefront of zoological science, biological processes, animal behaviour and ecosystem interaction. Build in-demand scientific knowledge and skills This foundation year pathway is recommended if you want to study the full honours degree, but don’... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Ecology and Environmental Science
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Field Studies and Conservation
Vertebrate Zoology and Taxonomy
UCAS Code:C350
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ 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
£17,040
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,160
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 — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,500 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £16,500 | £19,500 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
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▼ 31% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
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
80%Working
5%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
83%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
89%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
40%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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