Zoology BSc (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Zoology BSc (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Zoology.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
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 | £25000 | £23500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £29000 | £17000 - £28000 | £21000 - £36000 |
All Biosciences courses of Royal Holloway, University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
| 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 |
All Biosciences courses in the UK
Course Description
It’s hard not to marvel at the diversity of the natural world. From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, Zoology at Royal Holloway, University of London explores how each and every creature has a role to play in the ecology of our planet.
The programme examines animal evolution, physiology and diversity, developing your understanding of how animals behave, how they function and how they interact with their environments. A combination of field and lab-based learning lets you make the most of our state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, proteomics and metabolomics facilities, while our marine and freshwater aquaria, glasshouses and plant and animal cell culture facilities mean you can study a diverse range of animal specimens.
Nearby sites of national scientific importance including Windsor Great Park, Box Hill and Chobham Common give you access to biodiverse habitats ideal for fieldwork, while a flexible programme structure lets you choose from a range of courses to personalise your learning experience in years 2 and 3.
The Royal Holloway School of Biological Sciences was ranked 25th in the UK for influential research output by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, and you’ll become a part of this renowned research culture as you complete your third year research project. Zoology students join a friendly, welcoming learning environment with a high staff-to-student ratio, allowing for small group and even one-on-one tuition to maximise your learning.
The transferable skills you’ll learn studying Zoology will make you an attractive prospect to employers in a range of sectors, helping you to join Royal Holloway alumni in areas including environmental monitoring and practical conservation.
Field courses in marine biology, practical field ecology, and Mediterranean conservation and ecology.
Flexible programme structure with a range of courses to personalise your learning.
Learn how ecologists investigate the behaviour of animals and recent advances in behavioural ecology research.
Enhance your skills in scientific illustration, microscope use, identification and animal handling.
Learn how to organise data in a logical, presentable and persuasive way.
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of Royal Holloway, University of London
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Zoology courses of Royal Holloway, University of London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Zoology BSc (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
| 20% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Zoology BSc (Hons)
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed. For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of Royal Holloway, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
See all 27 university rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London
About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.
List of 336 Bachelor and Master Courses from Royal Holloway, University of London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London
-
Total number of students enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9410
- postgraduates:
- 2340
- Total:
- 11750
-
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Zoology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zoology (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 82% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £18830 | 119 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16900 | - | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Zoology BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 78% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 146 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
|
Applied Zoology (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | - | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £13250 | 131 | Newport | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Zoology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £18830 | 124 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 138 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
|
Zoology BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 78% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 137 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
|
Zoology with Professional Studies BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 68% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 143 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
|
Biological Sciences (Zoology) BA/BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 77% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 160 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Zoology with Professional Experience BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 128 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
