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BSc Animal Biology

Nottingham Trent University

Institution
Nottingham Trent University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Animal Biology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
ANIM023_1
Median salary
£23,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 85%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 77%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 14%
  • Left higher education: 8%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 3%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
  • East Midlands: 37%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 4%
  • South East: 8%
  • South West: 8%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 79%
  • Access course: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%
  • Other qualifications: 4%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University earn?

The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Animal science.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University?

The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.

Does BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Animal Biology at Nottingham Trent University?

77% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.