Overview

Your lectures will cover major scientific principles, including anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology, and nutrition. The course focuses on the study of companion and livestock species. Core scientific study is supported by practical animal handling in our specialist unit.

Careers and employability

Developed in conjunction with representatives from industry, the course is designed to maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers.

Your potential areas for employment include:

welfare organisations

feed companies

governmental department

non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Animal Biology (Hons) graduates have become animal feed scientists, laboratory technicians, research assistants, animal health coordinators and programme managers in a range of animal-based organisations. They have gone on to work for companies such as the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition and AB Agri. You could also progress to postgraduate study at Nottingham Trent University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Physiology

Animal Husbandry

Animal Behaviour

Nutrition Principles

Animal Reproduction and Genetics

Animal Health and Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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81

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 464 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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81

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels – BBC, including Biology grade C and excluding General Studies; or

BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM, including relevant Biology modules; or

112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C equivalent in Biology and excluding General Studies; and

GCSEs – English, maths and science grade C / 4.

Other requirements: Work experience in the animal sector is highly desirable – examples include pet shops, zoos, animal conservation projects, wildlife sanctuaries, stables, veterinary practices, kennels, the RSPCA and similar.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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