BSc Zoology
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Zoology, a zoology degree centred on the study of animal biology and behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Students complete a foundation year before progressing to undergraduate study. The course begins with Year 0, featuring compulsory modules such as Communication in Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Success, and Foundations of Biological Science. Year 1 covers foundational biological principles through compulsory modules including Basic Biochemistry, Cells, and Ecology. Year 2 introduces specific zoological concepts with compulsory modules such as Diversity of Life, Ecological Interactions I, and Urban Ecology, alongside optional modules like Marine Biodiversity and Ecological Interactions II. Year 3 focuses on advanced study with compulsory modules including Behavioural Ecology, Mammals and Evolution, and Climate Change and Conservation Challenges. Optional modules in the final year include Savannah Ecology and Conservation and Functional Genomics and Epigenetics, alongside research project options.
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Entry requirements
Zoology - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including B in Biology at A-Level. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 64%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Foundations of Biological Science
- Mathematics A
- Basic Biochemistry
- Cells
- Ecology
- Essential Skills for Biologists
- Evolution
- Molecular Genetics
- Physiology
- Practical Biology
- Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Diversity of Life
- Ecological Interactions I
- Research Methods and Communication
- Urban Ecology
- Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
- Comparative & Integrative Physiology
- Ecological Interactions II (includes field trip to Croatia)
- Ecosystem Science
- Genes and Bioinformatics
- Infectious Disease Biology
- Techniques in Biological Sciences
- Metabolic Pathways
- Microbial Physiology and Growth
- Marine Biodiversity (includes field trip to Scotland)
- Behavioural Ecology
- Mammals and Evolution
- Professional Skills and Development for Biologists
- Climate Change and Conservation Challenges
- Biological Sciences Research Project
- Project: Engaging the Public with Science
- Structured Research Projects
- Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
- Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
- Neuroscience: from Molecules to Behaviour
- Population and Chromosome Genetics
- Reproductive and Development Biology
- Savannah Ecology and Conservation (includes field trip to the African savannas)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Zoology at Queen Mary University of London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.