Newcastle University
Zoology BSc (Hons)
Newcastle University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Zoology BSc (Hons) at Newcastle University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Zoology.

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Zoology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Zoology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £18000 £24500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £23000 £14000 - £23000 £19000 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Zoology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20811 £17855 £21702
25-75 percentile range £18257 - £24257 £13861 - £22312 £17266 - £27104

Course Description

Zoology is the scientific study of all forms of animal life, including how they behave, reproduce, evolve, and interact with other species and their environment. In the first year, all students study core biology modules, giving you a strong foundation in the subject. In later Stages, you will study specialist zoology topics, such as animal behaviour and physiology; biodiversity and conservation; vertebrate biology; and entomology. You will enjoy a bird and insect identification field course, as well as a week-long project-based residential field course.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Zoology BSc (Hons) at Newcastle University

25% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Finance Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Administrative occupations

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Zoology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Newcastle University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Newcastle University

Founded in 1834, Newcastle University is located in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Less than an hour’s bus ride from the coast, this institution of higher education offers Undergraduates modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spaces for socialising and for being creative such as their Fine Arts Hub. Postgraduate students have their own library, complete with a laptop loan system and assistance from knowledgeable librarians to ensure that students have every means of succeeding.

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Student composition of Newcastle University

undergraduates:
20355
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
25905
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Where is this programme taught

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