Zoology with Professional Studies Msci (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Zoology with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) and other courses in Zoology at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Zoology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Zoology courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20811 | £17855 | £21702 |
25-75 percentile range | £18257 - £24257 | £13861 - £22312 | £17266 - £27104 |
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Course Description
UG extended MSci degree in Zoology with Professional Studies
The MSci Zoology with Professional studies enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of:
Concepts and theories from the molecular and cellular levels through to the whole-organism.
The importance of zoonotic diseases as an ever growing threat to human health.
The principles and study of animals from the molecular to the community level.
Practical laboratory skills to investigate and manipulate biological material including relevant physical, chemical and biological measurements and their application in a research project.
Collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, including problem-solving.
Communication and application of knowledge on the biological sciences.
The use of computers for data management and presentation
Intellectual, personal and team skills for employment and further study
How the degree outcomes can be applied to the workplace and career planning.
How to carry out Masters level research
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
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.
All Zoology courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Zoology with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Zoology
All Zoology courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade C or better. GCSE Double Award Science grades CC acceptable in lieu of GCSE Biology and Chemistry. Scottish National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade C or better.
Costs
Tuition Fees Zoology with Professional Studies Msci (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
EU | £25300 | year 1 |
International | £25300 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
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)
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About Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Zoology Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 88% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27200 | 155 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | 79% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 177 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 68% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 159 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 68% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 159 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology MSc | University of Bristol | - | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £29300 | 179 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology Msci (Hons) | University of Sussex | 77% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 153 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology MBiolSci | The University of Sheffield | 79% | 15% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 158 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology Msci (Hons) | University of Southampton | 58% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27400 | 160 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology MBiol (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 80% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 125 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Zoology with Primatology MZool | Bangor University | 80% | 9% | 4% | £9000 | - | 127 | Bangor | On campus Full-time |