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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Zoology
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Zoology course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Required subject: Biology, plus a Pass in the practical element
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £28,900 per year |
| International | £28,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C300
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Zoology course.
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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Zoology
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please refer to our website for information: www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/biological-sciences/zoology.aspx
How you will be assessed
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
Royal Holloway, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
1 year ago
2nd year student
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
1 year ago
2nd year student
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
1 year ago
2nd year student
Support has been OK.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
1 year ago
2nd year student
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Royal Holloway, University of London students who took the Zoology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. These students are taking Zoology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Zoology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Zoology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.7k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Zoology.
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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