Investigate animal life, behaviour and ecological relationships. Develop scientific research skills for understanding biodiversity and responding to conservation challenges.
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For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
Foundations of Biological SciencesFoundation
Human Health and DiseaseFoundation
Professional Skills
Fundamentals of Life Sciences
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Vertebrate Life
Research Methods for the Life Scientist
The Evolution and Ecology of Animal Behaviour
Planetary Crisis: Global Ecosystem Conservation
Workplace Learning
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Analyse simulated species records from two habitats and compare diversity, sampling effort and possible biases.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Animal biologyEcology and conservationScientific research
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Zoologist
Related career
Study animals, their behaviour and their relationships with environments.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Study living systems through experiments, data and field or laboratory research.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Survey species and habitats and assess environmental impacts.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Assesses environmental effects and advises on improvement and compliance.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Plan conservation, access and management of rural landscapes.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£34,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Maintain habitats, support conservation and guide visitors.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£28,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Care for research animals and maintain welfare and facility records.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£30,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Care for zoo animals and support welfare and public education.
Starting out
£21,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£28,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Prepare experiments, maintain equipment and record reliable laboratory results.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Design experiments and interpret evidence to answer scientific questions.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Develop laboratory/field research expertise; many independent research roles require a relevant master’s or doctorate and a strong research record.
Study microorganisms and their effects on health, food and ecosystems.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Care for collections and develop exhibitions and public interpretation.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£43,000
How to get there: Build collection/information-management experience and check relevant professional or postgraduate qualifications; subject knowledge alone may not meet recruitment requirements.
Welcome museum visitors and help protect and interpret collections.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£31,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
Analyse datasets and communicate findings for evidence-based decisions.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.
Translate specialist knowledge into clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.
Investigate environmental risks to public health and advise organisations.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Complete a relevant accredited environmental-health qualification and professional-practice requirements; this related degree may need a conversion programme.
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Starting out
£34,000
UK median (2025)
£47,632
Experienced
£53,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2313: secondary education teaching professionals. It includes different experience levels. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Complete the appropriate teacher-training/QTS route and school placements; subject and age-range requirements apply, with additional SEND expertise for specialist teaching.
Teach academic or vocational subjects in further education.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£47,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject or industry expertise and complete appropriate further-education teacher training; employers assess teaching experience and safeguarding.
Teach university students and contribute to academic research.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.
Build donor relationships and raise resources for charitable work.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.