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Nottingham Trent University

UCAS Code: C304 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Biology modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Biology grade C or equivalent

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Biology modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

UCAS Tariff

104-112

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Zoology

Do you have a passion for the animal kingdom and a burning curiosity about the diverse creatures that inhabit our planet? This course will nurture your interests and provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge to pursue a vast range of careers.

Studying on our idyllic Brackenhurst Campus, this highly practical degree is packed with field trips, laboratory work, interactive sessions and opportunities to ignite your passions. You won’t have to go far to apply your knowledge as Brackenhurst acts as an outdoor classroom. From hedgerows to woodlands, and ponds to freshwater streams, there is endless scope to learn and develop.

Zoology is a broad discipline that allows you to delve deeper into physiology, genetics, evolution, ecology, animal behaviour and much more. It really is an undergraduate degree like no other. Share your enthusiasm with likeminded students and admire the passion that your lecturers have for the subject. The course is built to ensure you leave NTU with a widely recognised science degree. You won’t just graduate with a qualification; you’ll unlock opportunities to exciting careers in environmental consultancy, research laboratories, education, wildlife management, science communication and more.

Modules

Year One
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Reproduction and Genetics
- Animal Physiology
- Pathogen Biology
- Principles of Ecology
- Fundamentals of Taxonomy

Year Two
- Physiology of Behaviour
- Introduction to Research
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Biology of Host Parasite Relationships
- Zoological Specimens and Collections

Final year
- Dissertation
- Zoology in the Field
- Animal Cognition and Behaviour
- Zoology Applications and Advances
and (pick one):
- Anthrozoology
- Aquatic Zoology

Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.

Assessment methods

Year 1
Coursework (50%), written exam (50%)

Year 2
Coursework (66%), written exam (17%), practical (17%)

Final Year
Coursework (67%), practical (33%)

The Uni

Course location:

Brackenhurst Campus

Department:

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
29%
Male students
71%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
8%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
A

After graduation

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What are graduates doing after six months?

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99%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

23%
Natural and social science professionals
17%
Science, engineering and production technicians
11%
Customer service occupations

Unsurprisingly, the most common job for a zoology graduate on leaving is to work in a zoo or similar organisation - but there are a lot of other options available if you take this subject. Nearly a quarter of graduates take some kind of further qualification when they leave — mostly Masters degrees in zoology or related subjects, like biology or ecology — but a graduate from a zoology course can go into pretty much anything, with science, conservation, management, finance and marketing some of the most popular areas. Zoology graduates are also rather more likely than others to get a job overseas so if an international career appeals to you, this might be a degree to consider.

What about your long term prospects?

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