HomeQueen's University of BelfastBSc Zoology with Professional Studies

BSc Zoology with Professional Studies

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£23,500
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000£35,000 (819 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
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
67%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
60%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
10%
128-143
35%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
224-239
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Access
5%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
62%Secretarial and related
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track