Animal and Bio-veterinary Science (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

The Animal and Bio-veterinary Science (Hons) course offered by  University of Nottingham blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics at the forefront of research in their fields. 

You will gain practical experience in laboratories and with animal handling and health assessment in various species, including rodents, rabbits, dogs, horses, sheep, chickens, pigs and cows. Learning is supported by guest lectures from industry experts and field trips on-site and off-site.

The MSci degree provides a further year where you will work on a substantial research project. You will receive advanced training in communication, analytical and project management skills, with support from an academic supervisor. You can carry out your final year project at other research institutes or zoos. They have links with Twycross Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey.

Towards the end of your first year on the course, you can choose from four options to focus on. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.   

• Bioveterinary Science – examine the science behind animal health and disease 
• Physiology and Biotechnology – study animal structure and function, including stem cell and developmental biology 
• Livestock Production – investigate the science of farm animal nutrition, productivity and fertility 

• Ecology and Conservation – focus on the science, management and welfare of zoo and captive animals

Careers

Animal science opens career and further study options in:

• animal nutrition/feed industry

• animal care and management

• pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries

• academic and industrial research

• government and charity advisory roles

• secondary biology teaching, after one year of further study (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

• sales and marketing

• further study in veterinary, biomedical and life sciences

Many of the graduates choose to progress to postgraduate study and research. The MSc Animal Nutrition course enables you to study farm, companion and zoo animal nutrition at an advanced level. The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science offers a three-year part-time MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy. Other master's and PhD options are available to the graduates at University of Nottingham or elsewhere.