Program Overview

Animal Science BSc

Overview

Animal science is the study of managed animals in settings such as farms, zoos, and laboratories. It focuses on their health and management by finding more effective ways to breed, raise and care for these animals.

Course Structure

• Year 1: Animal Physiology and Anatomy, Animal Biology, Sustainable agriculture, food and nutrition, An Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry, Essential Study Skills
• Year 2: Research skills for animal scientists, Insect Biology, Nutritional Regulation, Physiology and Endocrinology, Epigenetics and Developmental Biotechnology, Physiology of Electrically Excitable Tissues, Nutrition and Physiology Interaction, Applied Animal Science, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Reproductive Physiology, Applied Marketing: Agriculture and Food, Evolutionary Biology of Animals, Ecology, Economic Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Principles of Animal Nutrition, Principles of Animal Health and Disease, Computer Modelling in Science: Introduction, Animal Behaviour and Physiology
• Year 3: Animal Science Research Project, Systems Neurophysiology, Principles of Animal Health and Disease 2, Livestock Production Science, Animal Nutrition, Musculoskeletal Physiology, Companion Animal Science, Coordinated Physiological Functions, Rural Business Management, Biotechnology in Animal Physiology, Applied Bioethics 1: Animals, Biotechnology and Society, Molecular Nutrition, Conservation

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: BSc Hons
• Entry Requirements: BBB
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS code: D320
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Additional Costs

• All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.
• For more information, please check the equipment advice.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• International students: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.
• Home students: Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year.

Study Abroad

• There are a number of options to apply to study abroad as part of this course.
• Experience living and learning in a different culture and gain a global perspective of animal science.
• International semester abroad: Apply to spend part of your second year abroad, and study at one of our highly-ranked international partner universities.
• Third year abroad: Apply to add an additional year to your degree and spend your third year abroad at one of our European partner universities.

Year in Industry

• There's a wide range of possible year in industry placements on offer.
• We have good links with companies, and our dedicated placement team is available to support you in finding the right placement.
• Often a placement year can help you to secure a graduate job.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression: 91.4% of biosciences graduates were in sustained employment or further study five years after graduation.
• Careers Advice: Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Campus

• Sutton Bonington Campus: combines world-leading laboratories with a countryside location, just a few miles from the city of Nottingham.
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