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BSc Zoology with foundation year

University of Roehampton

Investigate animal life, behaviour and ecological relationships. Develop scientific research skills for understanding biodiversity and responding to conservation challenges.

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01

Is this for you?

For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.

02

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
03

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Biologist

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Ecologist

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Environmental consultant

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Countryside officer

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Countryside ranger

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Animal technician

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Zookeeper

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Laboratory technician

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Research scientist

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Microbiologist

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Museum curator

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Museum attendant

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Technical author

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Environmental health practitioner

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Secondary school teacher

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

ONS · ASHE 2025

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Further education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Charity fundraiser

Related career

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.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 64 UCAS Points

English language

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

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

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.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

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.

Read the official attendance guidance

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.

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