University of Roehampton
Zoology BSc (Hons)
University of Roehampton

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Zoology BSc (Hons) at University of Roehampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Zoology.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £21500 £19500 £24000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £25000 £15500 - £25000 £20000 - £30500


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

Course Description

Why this course?

  • Studying this degree will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our planet today.
  • The course mixes hands-on learning and practical experience. Gain a deep understanding of animal behaviour, ecology, and evolution, and become prepared for a wide range of careers in veterinary-adjacent fields, policy and conservation.
  • We offer field trips to South Africa and Wales, where you will gain valuable skills that are highly sought-after in the job market, including data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Ranked best modern university in the UK for Zoology (Guardian University Guide 2024).
  • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

About this course:

Study Zoology, where you will discover the fascinating world of animals and their environments. With a diverse range of modules, you will explore topics such as:

  • Evolution
  • Ecology
  • Conservation
  • Diversity of Life

Skills:

Develop scientific and critical thinking skills to solve real-world problems related to conservation and sustainability.

Gain hands-on experience in fieldwork, laboratory research, and data analysis to develop practical skills for a career in zoology, veterinary science, conservation or related fields.

Foster professional values, ethical awareness, and teamwork skills necessary for success in the workplace.

Enhance employability through the development of transferable skills such as communication, digital literacy, and problem-solving, and through opportunities for work placements and volunteering.

With a strong emphasis on practical work, you will have plenty of opportunities to work in the field, both locally and overseas, to gain valuable skills for your career. You’ll learn core laboratory skills such as titration, pipetting, and how to design and carry out laboratory experiments such as addressing climate change or identifying biological or physiological traits of animals.

You'll learn to survey the environment, take measurements, collect samples, perform biovhemical analysis in practical laboratory work, and interpret your data by creating reports and giving presentations in the results of your findings.

Career Opportunities:

Graduating students will be well-equipped for a variety of careers in the life sciences. You will also have developed a range of personal skills, including independence, teamwork, and resilience, that will serve them well in both their professional and personal lives.

All teaching has a focus on transferrable and employability skills including evaluating and interpreting biological data, and communicating effectively in a scientific style, gaining scientific skills that are sought after in the sector (e.g. as techniques used in ecological consultancy).

Graduating students can expect to have achieved a strong academic foundation in zoology, as well as a range of transferrable skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. With a wide range of potential job routes, including roles in veterinary science, conservation (e.g. ecological consultancy), research, and roles influencing policy, such as Sustainability officers.

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 University of Roehampton

20% Administrative occupations
15% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

level 3 requirement to include Biology or another Science subject. GCSE requirement: Maths, Grade C or 4

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

with a minimum of 5.5 in each band

TOEFL (iBT) 80

with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20

PTE Academic 59

with no less than 59 in any band

Cambridge English Advanced

grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band

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

Tuition Fees Zoology BSc (Hons)

EU £15000 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note the fee amounts listed are from 2023. In some cases fees will increase for the following year.

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 University of Roehampton in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton is a government funded university in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The university began its existence as a women’s teacher training college, and only much later in 2004 became an officially recognised university. Roehampton is made up of four distinct colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College.

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undergraduates:
7405
postgraduates:
2765
Total:
10170
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