Zoology MBiol (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Zoology MBiol (Hons) and other courses in Zoology at University of Leeds 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 University of Leeds
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 | £22500 | £20000 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £15500 - £25000 | £18000 - £32500 |
All Zoology courses of University of Leeds
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 |
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Course Description
As a Zoology student at the University of Leeds you’ll study everything from animal physiology and behaviour, to how they are shaped by evolution and their environment. With the modern world encountering a series of global challenges such as climate change, food insecurity, and biodiversity conservation, knowledge and practical skills in Zoology are in high demand. Explore the effects of climate change on organisms, how they adapt, and develop methods for sustainable livestock production.
Your field courses will build on your practical lab and experimental design skills. In your final year you will be tasked with completing your own fully independent research project.
Course highlights
- Compulsory field courses comprise terrestrial zoology in the Yorkshire Dales and marine zoology in Pembrokeshire.
- You may also choose optional field courses to study sustainable urban ecology and African ecology in South Africa.
- Conduct a research project in the final year of your degree.
- You will experience extensive practical work from the lab to the field, from the use of cutting-edge molecular techniques in science, to animal physiology and sustainable livestock farming. Confront fundamental questions from adaptation to conservation.
- Research-led advanced topic modules in your final year cover diverse topics such as human genetics, conservation science, evolution and animal behaviour.
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 University of Leeds
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 MBiol (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 15% | Legal professionals |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Zoology
All Zoology courses of University of Leeds
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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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
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