Overview

The Zoo Biology (Hons) degree from Nottingham Trent University learning will focus on the biology of exotic species, namely nondomestic and non-UK wildlife. Your lectures will cover major scientific principles, including anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology and nutrition. You’ll apply these principles to the management and conservation of zoo species.

Your career development

Graduates from this course could potentially become a:

animal health officer

animal trainer and presenter

biochemistry technician

education officer

laboratory technician

toxicologist

tropical fish consultant

veterinary care assistant

veterinary receptionist

wildlife conservation advisor

zookeeper.

You could work for companies such as:

Department of Conservation for New Zealand

Hôpital du Bocage

Huntingdon Animal Research Life Sciences

London Zoo

Natural England

NoveThera

PDSC

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

RSPCA

Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Physiology

Animal Husbandry

Animal Behaviour

Nutrition Principles

Animal Reproduction and Genetics

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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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Zoology View 88 other Bachelors in Zoology 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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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.

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

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Nottingham

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