Zoo Biology BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Brackenhurst Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This course represents a unique opportunity for you to study a wider range of species than those covered in traditional Zoology degrees. Your learning will focus on the biology of exotic species, namely non-domestic and non-UK wildlife, and how to apply this to all aspects of the management and conservation of captive populations.The course includes field trips to UK zoos and wildlife parks, with an additional final year residential field course. Previous locations have included Scotland and ...Read more

This course represents a unique opportunity for you to study a wider range of species than those covered in traditional Zoology degrees. Your learning will focus on the biology of exotic species, namely non-domestic and non-UK wildlife, and how to apply this to all aspects of the management and conservation of captive populations.The course includes field trips to UK zoos and wildlife parks, with an additional final year residential field course. Previous locations have included Scotland and South Africa.Core scientific study is supported by our specialist Animal Unit. This purpose-built centre houses approximately 250 animals of 70 species, including various exotic species.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 zoo animal record keeping via the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS).

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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55th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Animal Science
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Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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Tom
17 Feb 25

My course at ntu has been nothing but he most welcoming and enjoyable , all the staff are amazing and get so involved with their students . The facilities at NTU are nothing like..Read more

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Laura
16 Feb 25

Nottingham Trent University is a brilliant place full of opportunity for individual growth, to meet new people and try new things. Brackenhurst Campus is lovely and all the staff..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Biology modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Biology grade C or equivalent

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent).

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Biology modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Animal Science

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Sociology
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English Literature
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