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Introduction:
This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Zoology course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.
Our integrated foundation degrees offer a unique gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level.
About the BSc 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.
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You will be based at our Brackenhurst Campus, a stunning 200-hectare estate, with access to our modern Animal Unit, which houses over 250 animals from 70 species, as well as a range of modern laboratories to apply your knowledge.
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You will work with employers on Work-Like Experience modules and engage in field trips. Examples of previous locations include Rutland Water, Oxford Museum of Natural History, The Deep aquarium and Frampton Marshes.
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We're ranked first in the UK for Zoology students who are positive about the assessment and feedback on their course (full-time first degrees, National Student Survey 2024).
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We're ranked second in the UK for Zoology students who are positive about the teaching on their course (full-time first degrees, National Student Survey 2024).
Which course is right for you?
We offer three animal science degrees, each with a different focus:
- BSc (Hons) Zoology / BSc (Hons) Zoology (with foundation year) (this course) - develops an understanding of animals with a focus on natural contexts rather than human managed/captive environments. The course explores invertebrate and vertebrate species in relation to their biology, behaviour, evolution, taxonomy and identification.
- 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) Zoo Biology / BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (with foundation year)- focuses on captive housed zoo animals and exotic species.
We also offer BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation / BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation (with foundation year).