Zoo Biology BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom, Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C300, C303

Campuses

Brackenhurst Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Zoo Biology BSc (Hons)

About

Introduction:

This course represents a unique opportunity for you to study a wider range of species than those covered in traditional animal science degrees. Your learning will focus on the biology of exotic species, namely non-domestic and non-UK wildlife. Your lectures will cover major scientific principles, including anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology and nutrition. You’ll apply these principles to the management and conservation of zoo species.

You will have access to our modern on-campus Animal Unit which houses around 250 animals of 70 different species.
97% of BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (full-time) students are positive about the learning resources on their course (National Student Survey 2024).
NTU is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). We are also a teaching provider for Species 360s’ animal record keeping system: Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS).
94% of BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (sandwich) students would recommend studying at NTU (NTU Student Survey 2024).

Which course is right for you?

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

BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (this course) / BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (with foundation year) - focuses on captive housed zoo animals and exotic species.
BSc (Hons) Animal Biology / BSc (Hons) Animal Biology (with foundation year) - focuses on managed domestic species such as companion, working and farm animals.
BSc (Hons) Zoology / BSc (Hons) Zoology (with foundation year) - covers a diverse range of invertebrate and vertebrate species in relation to their biology, evolution, taxonomy and identification.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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

Please note we also consider Biology modules as part of BTECs and other qualifications.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

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.

Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

Your future career

Developed in conjunction with representatives from industry, the course is designed to maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers.

These include various roles within zoos both in the UK and abroad, working in areas such as conservation education, research, and zookeeping.

Our graduates have gone on to work with companies such as:

Yorkshire Wildlife Park
London Zoo
Department for Conservation for New Zealand
Huntingdon Animal Research Life Sciences.

You could also progress on to postgraduate study.

Placement opportunities

You’ll also be encouraged and supported to gain important and relevant industry experience at appropriate organisations throughout the course.. Our students have previously been based at organisations such as welfare organisations or feed manufacturers.

Students have carried out placements at companies such as:

Woburn Safari Park
Bristol Zoo
Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust: Paignton Zoo
Dao Tien Endangered Primate Centre (Vietnam)
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Jersey)
UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve (South Africa).

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.

What our students are doing now

10 Apr 2018

Kalisha Sandland

BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology alumna Kalisha Sandland shares her experiences at NTU and talks about her role as Animal Department Administrator and Senior Animal Keeper at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

08 Feb 2017