University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation, and the environment? Our BSc Hons Zoology degree offers great opportunities for those interested in environment and species management or becoming part of the global scientific community. Our program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. (Note: Accreditation applies to Levels 4, 5, and 6 of the Single Honours course.) Designed to equip you with a diverse set of skills and a deep understanding of species, habitats, and ecosystems, our course will prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the field. You’ll learn from experts with extensive experience in national and international research, gaining insights into cutting-edge areas like conservation, animal behaviour, and welfare science who incorporate this when delivering teaching. You may also expand your horizons with unique opportunities to study and research abroad. Recent research locations have included South Africa, the Philippines, and Madagascar. Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
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 used throughout and across the different modules and Levels, so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of field journals, case studies, written pieces (both long and short form; such as communication pieces, literature reviews, dissertations or laboratory reports), data analysis and presentations. In some cases, various types of assessment may be combined into a portfolio that the students develop throughout the year as they learn and progress through different tasks. In some modules, students may encounter more time-sensitive assessment tasks like oral practical assessments and end-of-module assessments or they will need to work as part of a group towards the completion of assessment tasks. Where possible, both formative and summative assessment will be used. All assessments are designed from a competency viewpoint, where the competencies that students need to develop by the end of the assessment task are the focus and we work backwards from these to design the tasks. We thus continuously review the assessment methods used to ensure that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment when they complete their degrees.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 5C28
- 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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H5
T Level - P
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications. If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| 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.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ