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BSc Zoology

University of Nottingham, the
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
40%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,500
typical starting salary
£24,500
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000-£35,000 (356 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Animal care and control services
20%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Sales occupations
10%
09
Elementary occupations
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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