MSci Animal Science
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £40,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Animal Science at University of Nottingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.