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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Animal Biology
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animal Biology course at Nottingham Trent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Animal Biology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Geography | B |
| Chemistry | D |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C301
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Animal Biology course.
Explore the fascinating animal kingdom and the scientific principles that underpin this important and wide-ranging subject area. The course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal biology. 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.
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science
Location
Brackenhurst Campus | Southwell
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,950 per year |
| International | £17,950 per year |
The modules you will study
Year One
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Behaviour
- Nutrition Principles
- Animal Reproduction and Genetics
- Animal Health and Disease
Year Two
- Disease Investigation and Epidemiology
- Applied Animal Breeding
- Physiology of Behaviour
- Introduction to Research
- Animal Nutritional Health
- Animal Cognition and Training
Final year
- Applied Animal Nutrition
- Anthrozoology
- Adaptive Physiology
- Animal Genetics
- Dissertation
Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.
Nottingham Trent University student reviews
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1st year
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So far it's been a great social experience and I've met so many amazing people. Advice: put yourself out there constantly and never be afraid to say hello to new people!!!
3rd year
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1 week ago
There are so many societies to join and activities to participate in. NTSU run and promote lots of events throughout the academic year.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
There is a nice student atmosphere on campus during the day time. There are a range of evening activities in the evening too, the nightlife is very active here too.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
I am satisfied with the financial impact at Nottingham. The support available at the university has also been very helpful.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
I felt very supported here. There is a range of support available like wellbeing and employability that has been useful.
3rd year
Sociology
1 week ago
Lots of places to study around campus.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Animal Biology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
93%
high
Teaching on my course
93%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
95%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
96%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Animal Biology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Animal Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£24.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animal Biology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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