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BSc (Hons) Animal Biology

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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, behavior, 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.

General Eligibility

UK Student:

  • Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including A-level Biology grade C or equivalent.

  • Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including A-level Biology grade C or equivalent.

  • GCSE English, Maths, and Science grade C / 4.

International Student:

  • 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, including A-level Biology grade C or equivalent.

  • GCSE English, Maths, and Science grade C / 4.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Final year
  • Applied Animal Nutrition

  • Anthrozoology

  • Adaptive Physiology

  • Animal Genetics

  • Dissertation

2 Year 1
  • Animal Physiology

  • Animal Husbandry

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Nutrition Principles

  • Animal Reproduction and Genetics

  • Animal Health and Disease

3 Year 2
  • Disease Investigation and Epidemiology

  • Applied Animal Breeding

  • Physiology of Behaviour

  • Research Skills

  • Animal Nutritional Health

  • Animal Cognition and Training

4 Year 3

This is a placement year for students on the four-year course

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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