BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology (with foundation year) (with placement) in Southwell United Kingdom | Nottingham Trent University

This program serves as a comprehensive foundation degree, allowing you to advance to our BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology program after successfully finishing your foundation year.

Our integrated foundation degrees provide a distinctive pathway to bachelor's degree programs for students who currently don't meet standard entry requirements. The foundation year functions as a stepping stone, helping you adapt to university-level education. Expect a year focused on building strong academic skills, gaining confidence in solving complex challenges, and developing self-directed learning abilities. You can be confident that after this pivotal year, you'll be thoroughly equipped for the exciting academic journey ahead at the degree level.

This program offers a distinctive chance to study a broader variety of species than typical animal science degrees include. Your education will concentrate on the biology of exotic animals, specifically non-domestic and non-native wildlife. Course content will explore key scientific concepts such as anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, genetics, ecology, and nutrition. You'll implement these concepts in practical contexts involving zoo animal management and conservation efforts.