BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour at University of Chester

Programme overview

takes you on an exciting journey into the biology, care, conservation and welfare of animals is taught by passionate staff who have extensive research expertise

What you will study

In Year 1 (Level 4), you’ll benefit from a shared curriculum with our Zoology degree, giving you a broad introduction to key scientific principles, such as ecology, biodiversity, genetic analysis, anatomy, research methods and, of course, animal behaviour, as well as animal husbandry and training. Core modules include Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, Global Biodiversity, Adaptations to the Environment, Behavioural Ecology, Behaviour and Welfare, Animal Minds, Physiology and Behaviour, Biological Enterprise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; Biology, Psychology or Applied Science is essential; GCSE: Maths and English - pass (4/C); BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science/Animal Management): DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points including 5 in Biology or Psychology; Irish/Scottish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4, including Biology or Psychology Scottish Highers - BBBB, including Biology or Psychology; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science): to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit. We will also consider an Access to HE Diploma with sufficient Psychology credits.; T Level: Animal Management and Science / Animal Management and Behaviour - Merit T Level (Science): Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3-6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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