Animal Science

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

D326

Campuses

Brackenhurst Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,500 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Animal Science

About

This course teaches a combination of scientific knowledge and animal management skills. It is vocational in nature, with strong industry links utilised during work experience and career planning. It aims to develop graduates with strong scientific knowledge and technical skills that are sought by the animal industry. You'll focus on key themes in animal management, including animal nutrition, animal reproduction, animal behaviour and animal health and disease. These key themes are strengthened through on-site lectures and practical field activities. Your experience is further enhanced by the use of visiting speakers and alumni. The FdSc involves a slightly different pace of learning compared to our BSc (Hons) courses, combined with a greater emphasis on applied aspects.

If you have any questions about our Animal Science course, you can now chat to our experienced lecturers and course leaders through Unibuddy.

This course will maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers. Study is supported by our purpose-built Animal Unit - home to around 250 animals from 70 different species. You will develop applied skills across the key streams of knowledge that are required in the animal industry.
We've recently redeveloped this course in conjunction with external academic and industry professionals to ensure your learning is right at the forefront of advances in the subject area.
We're ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction in Animal Science subjects (National Student Survey, 2022).
We're in the top 15 in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture courses (The Guardian University Guide 2023).

Which course is right for you?

We offer four animal science degrees, each with a different focus:

FdSc Animal Science (this course) - is more vocational, with greater emphasis on practical and applied skills.
BSc (Hons) Animal Biology - focuses on managed domestic species such as companion, working and farm animals.
BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology - focuses on captive housed zoo animals and exotic species.
BSc (Hons) Zoology - covers a diverse range of invertebrate and vertebrate species in relation to their biology, evolution, taxonomy and identification.

This course is vocational in nature, with strong industry links utilised during work experience and career planning. Lectures cover the major principles of:

animal health and disease
animal behaviour
animal reproduction
animal nutrition.

The FdSc involves a slightly different pace of learning, compared to the BSc (Hons) courses, combined with a greater emphasis on applied aspects. You'll learn about a range of topics by examining the impact they have on animals. This includes how animals are used for work, recreation, companionship, and food. Your learning will combine the study of wild animal populations with that of captive animals, with an emphasis on companion and livestock species.

Year One
Final year

Pathogen Biology

Learn about the biology of the different microorganisms and common pathogens in animals. This module will mix practicals and theory to establish pathogen classification, structure and reproduction.

Animal Behaviour and Management

Learn how animal behaviour affects management in animal collections. Apply handling techniques and the concept of behavioural signs of stress during practicals with a variety of species.

Animal Physiology

Gain a broad understanding of animal structure and function across a range of species. Practicals will teach you to identify the different tissues associated with major organs and body functions.

Nutrition Principles

Learn the nutrition principles associated with nutrient classification, digestive systems in animals and the basics of animal metabolism.

Animal Reproduction and Genetics

Learn the underpinning principles of animal genetics and how these link with reproductive physiology. Practical sessions will investigate assisted reproductive technologies and how these increase an animal's reproductive success in captivity.

Animal Nutritional Health

Investigate how nutrition affects animal health and understand diet formulation in a variety of species.

Disease Control and Epidemiology

Gain knowledge of the causes of animal diseases, and their control, surveillance and prevention.

Applied Animal Breeding

Gain knowledge of reproductive disorders in animals, their control and prevention. Practicals will cover artificial reproduction technologies and normal gamete morphology.

Animal Cognition and Training

Understand how animal cognition affects training. Develop training skills to enable you to apply different approaches to training animals and reducing behavioural problems.

Professional Development

Understand the different employment opportunities available in the animal industry. Identify key skills you still need to obtain to progress in your chosen career.

Research Skills

Explore the principles of scientific investigation in relation to animal science. Topics covered include experimental design, data generation and collection, and data analysis. You'll also explore commonly used statistical packages.

Further information on what you'll study

Successful completion of this course to a satisfactory level allows progression on to the final-year of BSc (Hons) Animal Biology or BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology. This means you have the potential to gain a full BSc honours degree in three years.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi)

Grade 65%+

Career

Your career development

Developed in conjunction with representatives from industry, the course is designed to maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers, or to allow you to continue on to further study.

This course can lead to employment both in the UK and abroad, in various roles that include animal training, education, conservation, and research. There are also graduate employment opportunities encompassing endangered species recovery and marine biology. The transferable skills gained will open up a number of other career options to you.

Our graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as:

wildlife parks
zoological collections
welfare organisations
governmental departments.

You can also progress onto our BSc (Hons) Animal Biology or BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology course.

Placement opportunities

During the course, you'll undertake a minimum of 150 hours of voluntary work experience in the animal industry. Our students have previously been placed with companies such as

Pfizer
the Animal Health Trust
Blackpool Zoo
Taronga Zoo
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Logan Bleu Marine Conservation.

This will allow you to become familiar with the different sectors in the animal industry and take your first steps towards your future career.

NTU Enterprise

You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,500 / year

How to Apply

You can apply through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.

Application advice

Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example. After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Writing your personal statement

Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.