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Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

ABB including Biology and preferably another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5 required if not offered at A/AS level.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit, to include at least 15 level 3 credits in Biology/related (e.g. biochemistry). Credits in mathematical studies and/or quantitative methods are also required.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3 M2 M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and preferably another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5 required if not offered at a higher level.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

32 points overall including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

H1H2H2H3H3 to include Biology and another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Chemistry preferred. Students need to have a reasonable ability in Maths.

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

D*DD

D*DD in a science-related subject such as Animal Management, Equine Management or Agriculture within which there are substantial Biology and Chemistry units. Students are asked to outline in their personal statement exactly which modules they have taken as part of the Extended Diploma. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (grade B or 5) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the Extended Diploma.

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

AABBB including Biology and preferably another science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology). Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Maths is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

UCAS Tariff

128-147

We've calculated how many Ucas points you'll need for this course.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Zoology

This degree provides an in-depth study of how animals behave and function, and could lead to a vocational career in the animal sector. We bring your learning to life with plenty of interaction with animals throughout your degree - you'll gain practical experience through regular visits to local animal centres and the University's two farms.

The Uni


Course location:

Main Site (Newcastle)

Department:

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

86%
Zoology

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Zoology

Teaching and learning

81%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
86%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
61%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

78%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
86%
Course specific equipment and facilities
58%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
30%
Male students
70%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Zoology

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£15,600
med
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education
32%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

19%
Other elementary services occupations
16%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
16%
Animal care and control services

Unsurprisingly, the most common job for a zoology graduate on leaving is to work in a zoo or similar organisation - but there are a lot of other options available if you take this subject. Nearly a quarter of graduates take some kind of further qualification when they leave — mostly Masters degrees in zoology or related subjects, like biology or ecology — but a graduate from a zoology course can go into pretty much anything, with science, conservation, management, finance and marketing some of the most popular areas. Zoology graduates are also rather more likely than others to get a job overseas so if an international career appeals to you, this might be a degree to consider.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Zoology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£18k

£18k

£24k

£24k

£28k

£28k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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