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BSc Zoology with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /58
Graduate Salary
£22,000
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
50%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

29%
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

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Natural and social science40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£22,000
typical starting salary
£20,500
£25,500
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
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Caring personal services
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
50%
Meaningful Role
30%
Career On Track

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