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Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 06/10/2025
- Undergraduate
- Chester
Course summary
Our Animal Behaviour degree takes you on an exciting journey into the biology, care, conservation and welfare of animals. You’ll explore why animals behave the way they do in both wild and captive settings, combining a strong foundation in biological sciences with a scientific approach to studying animal thoughts and actions.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical field and laboratory skills, enabling you to turn your passion for animals into a fulfilling career. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), this degree has been independently assessed to ensure it provides a deep understanding of the subject and the practical experience necessary for employment in the biosciences.
Why Study Animal Behaviour?
Animal behaviour is crucial to understanding ecosystems, evolutionary biology, conservation and improving animal welfare. Our degree offers exposure to a wide range of species, including mammals, birds, amphibians and invertebrates. (Did you know cockroaches have personalities?!) This diverse approach will give you the chance to focus on the animals and topics that fascinate you most.
With the guidance of our passionate staff and their extensive research expertise, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to make a real difference in the field of animal behaviour.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that you are exposed to the different types of task you might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of field journal, case studies, written pieces (both long and short form) and presentations. In some modules, you will encounter class tests, practical assessments and end-of-module assessments. We continuously review the assessment methods used so that they adequately prepare you for graduate level employment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Chester
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 06/10/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D329
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D329
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level
72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include grade D in Biology or Psychology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Care/Management)
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science) Diploma - Pass overall.
We will also consider an Access to HE Diploma with sufficient Psychology credits.
Scottish Higher - CCDD
including Biology or Psychology
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
including 4 in HL Biology or Psychology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
including Biology
T Level - P
T Level with a Pass grade and D or E on the core.
T Level must be in Science.
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
University of Chester is currently reviewing the Foundation Year fees due to the new Government legislation on university tuition fees.
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