Course Summary

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 also includes field trips to UK zoos and wildlife parks, with optional project trips to Jersey Zoo, Mauritius and Madagascar. 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).

Course Details - Modules

Year One - Animal Physiology - Animal Husbandry - Animal Behaviour - Nutrition Principles - Animal Reproduction and Genetics - Animal Health and Disease Year Two - Animal Cognition and Training - Zoo Conservation and Education - Physiology of Behaviour - Research Skills - Animal Nutritional Health - Zoo Conservation Genetics Final year - Zoo Biology Field Course - Welfare Science - Anthrozoology - Adaptive Physiology - Advanced Animal Nutrition - Dissertation Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C300

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Brackenhurst Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including Biology grade C and excluding General Studies.

including Biology grade C and excluding General Studies.

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

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualifications, including A-level Biology grade C and excluding General Studies.

Including relevant Biology modules

112 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including A-Level Biology grade C and excluding General Studies.

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

Provider information

50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ

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