BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology at Nottingham Trent University

A full-time undergraduate degree on the biology of exotic and non-domestic species, covering behaviour, genetics, physiology, nutrition, husbandry and welfare science, and how these support breeding programmes, closed-population management and sustainability in zoos. It is taught at Brackenhurst Campus with access to the Animal Unit. NTU is a member of EAZA and BIAZA.

Faculty: School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Animal Science  |  Duration: Three years full-time, or four years with a placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Animal Physiology, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behaviour, Nutrition Principles, Animal Reproduction and Genetics, and Pathogen Biology. Teaching uses lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, animal-based activities, field visits and guest lectures from zoo professionals, with an optional year-long placement in year three.

Career pathways

Graduates work in roles such as zoo keeper, aquarist, animal ranger, animal care assistant, assistant ecologist and species reintroduction trainee, with employers including the RSPCA, Woburn Safari Park and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Recent graduates typically earn around 23,000 pounds within 15 months.

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