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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Zoology 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 Zoology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Psychology | A* |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C304
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Zoology course.
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.
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
• Zoology
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 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.
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Vibrant student life. Very diverse and inclusive. Amazing mentors and tutors.
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Accommodation is quite expensive for what you get, but everything else is good value.
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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 Zoology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
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?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Zoology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Zoology at Nottingham Trent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Zoology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£31.9k
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 Zoology.
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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Source: Nottingham Trent University
