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Animal Biology (with foundation year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Brackenhurst Campus
Course summary
This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Animal Biology 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
Explore the fascinating animal kingdom and the scientific principles that underpin this important and wide-ranging subject area. The course will give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal biology. Your lectures will cover major scientific principles, including anatomy and physiology, behaviour, genetics, ecology, and nutrition. The course focuses on the study of companion and livestock species. Core scientific study is supported by practical animal handling in our specialist unit.
Modules
<b>Year One</b> - Foundation Biology - Laboratory Skills - Science in Practice - Field Skills - Preparing for Success <b>Year Two</b> - Animal Physiology - Animal Husbandry - Animal Behaviour - Nutrition Principles - Animal Reproduction and Genetics - Animal Health and Disease <b>Year Three</b> - Disease Investigation and Epidemiology - Applied Animal Breeding - Physiology of Behaviour - Introduction to Research - Animal Nutritional Health - Animal Cognition and Training <b>Final year</b> - Applied Animal Nutrition - Anthrozoology - Adaptive Physiology - Animal Genetics - Dissertation Full module descriptions and details can be found on the course page on the NTU website.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brackenhurst Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C30X
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Brackenhurst Campus
- Campus Code:
- 3
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- C30X
- Institution code:
- N91
- Campus name:
- Brackenhurst Campus
- Campus Code:
- 3
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 - 64 points
56 - 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
A level
56 - 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
56 - 64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
56 - 64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent
GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
GCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent
T Level
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.
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
NTU makes contextual offers for this course to give everyone a fair chance to access their chosen degree.
Contextual offers are lower than our standard entry criteria or may be an unconditional offer for courses that require a portfolio. We also take individual circumstances into account when we receive results and may accept grades lower than our published criteria.
We use a range of data from UCAS to make our offers and more information on our approach is available at the link below.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17950 | Year 1 |
| International | £17950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees above are subject to parliamentary procedure. They haven't been confirmed yet, but we expect them to be finalised by May 2026. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your undergraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
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