University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Explore all aspects of animals, their ecology, evolution, behaviour, structure and management. Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity and ecology of ecosystems and conservation biology. This knowledge is essential in order to understand, protect and manage species, habitats and ecosystems. The course aims to provide you with a wide skillset, and covers both local and global terrestrial and aquatic zoological issues whilst encouraging both a theoretical and applied approach to the subject. This course offers great opportunities for those interested in environment and species management or in becoming part of the global scientific community. Our staff have both national and international practitioner and research experience, and use this when delivering teaching. You will be taught by lecturers with specialist expertise in a number of growing areas of conservation, behaviour and welfare science. And, as well as the national and international field course, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree; recent research trips have included South Africa, the Philippines and Madagascar.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
Your learning will be assessed by a combination of coursework (including essays, reports and presentations), practical reports and examinations. The examinations vary, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, data handling questions and practical assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 5C18
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
T Level - M
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | 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.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ