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You will study mainly at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching.
You can enhance your employability with an extra year studying abroad, on an industrial placement, or studying computer science.
Why choose this course?
- Top 5 for Animal Science in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2025)
- Practical experience in laboratories and with handling and health assessment in various animal species
- University Farm allows for seeing scientific principles applied in practice
- Field trips on-site and off-site support student learning
- Guest lectures from industry experts
- Internationally recognised for applied animal science research
What is the difference between animal science, zoology and veterinary science?
In contrast to animal science, zoology looks at wild animals in their natural habitats. Veterinary science focuses on supporting animals through illness and injury.
Graduate Entry to Veterinary Medicine for Nottingham Animal Science Graduates
We offer a specific graduate-entry route directly to Year 2 of the April* Cohort of this Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree for those who have studied the BSc or MSci Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science Option) at the University of Nottingham.
* The earliest start date available for students applying for the course during their final year of study on the Animal Science degree is the April after your graduation. Applicants cannot proceed to the Veterinary Medicine course before graduating from their Animal Science degree.
Students studying Graduate Entry Veterinary Medicine undergraduate courses are not eligible for the same Student Loans Company Support as for first undergraduate degree courses. This is because of government funding rules for students studying a course leading to a qualification which is equal to, or lower than, one they already hold. These rules mean that while eligible students on a Graduate Entry Veterinary Medicine course can apply for a maintenance loan, they will not be able to access a loan for tuition fees. More information about Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) rules.
Study abroad
On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.
There are a number of options to apply to study abroad as part of this course. Experience living and learning in a different culture and gain a global perspective of animal science.
International semester abroad
Apply to spend part of your second year abroad, and study at one of our highly-ranked international partner universities. This means that you can still complete your degree within the standard timeframe. Possible destinations include:
- Australia
- Canada
- Ireland
- USA
Third year abroad
Apply to add an additional year to your degree and spend your third year abroad at one of our European partner universities, between years two and three of your degree, before returning to Nottingham for your final year. This will give you the unique opportunity to combine animal science with learning a foreign language.
Possible destinations include:
- Austria
- France
- Spain
Funding
You’ll pay a reduced tuition fee for the time that you’re abroad and the University also offers a range of funding opportunities. External funding is also available.
Year in industry
There's a wide range of possible year in industry placements on offer. We have good links with companies, and our dedicated placement team is available to support you in finding the right placement. Often a placement year can help you to secure a graduate job.
Our students have been on placement with:
- Waltham Petcare Science Institute
- Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
- Bristol Zoo Project
- Chester Zoo
The industry placement takes place between years two and three of your degree. You can apply during year two of your degree, subject to meeting minimum academic requirements.
Important information
This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.