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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C300

Zoo Biology

Nottingham Trent University
Southwell, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Southwell, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Exotic Animal Biology and Physiology
Captive Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Conservation Biology and Management
Zoo Animal Husbandry and Nutrition
Wildlife Population Ecology
Veterinary Science for Zoo Animals
Research Methods in Zoo Biology
Field Course in Wildlife Conservation
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£23,000£24,000
3 years£15,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£23,500£28,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

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