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Animal Science BSc (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Sutton Bonington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.

You can choose from four options:

Bioveterinary Science – examine the science behind animal health and disease
Physiology and Biotechnology – study animal structure and function, including stem cell and developmental biology
Livestock Production – investigate the science of farm animal nutrition, productivity and fertility
Ecology and Conservation – focus on the science, management and welfare of zoo and captive animals

You do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.

You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.

You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad, on an industrial placement, or studying computer science.

Why choose this course?
University Farm - see scientific principles applied in practice
Study abroad - for a semester or an additional year
Enhance your CV - with an industrial placement, or a year studying computer science
Top 5 for Animal Science in the UK (Times Good University 51ÊÓƵ 2025)
Practical experience - gain practical animal handling experience with guinea pigs, sheep, rabbits, hens and cows
Field trips - we work with organisations such as The Stabiliserâ„¢ Cattle Company and the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
Guest lectures - from industry experts
Internationally known - our Sutton Bonington Campus is known internationally for applied animal science research

Career Overview:
Animal science opens career options in:

further study in veterinary, biomedical
and life sciences
biology teaching, after one year of
further study (Postgraduate Certificate
in Education)
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
animal nutrition/feed industry
government advisory roles
academic and industrial research
agricultural consultancy
sales and marketing

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 30,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Veterinary Medicine

    4th out of 11 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    161 74%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.59 90%

    2nd

    1

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