BSc Zoology

University of St Andrews
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

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

34%
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

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and Financial Project Management50%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£32,000
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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Animal care and control services
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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