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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year)
University of Chester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) course at University of Chester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels to include grade D in Biology or Psychology
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D329
Here's what University of Chester says about its Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) course.
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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological Sciences
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal behaviour
Start date
October 6, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
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.
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1st year student
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Chester students who took the Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
84%
high
Organisation and management
84%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
85%
high
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
78%
high
Student voice
78%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Chester graduates who took Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Animal care and control services
10%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£16.8k
First year after graduation
£19.3k
Third year after graduation
£20.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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The University of Chester was founded in 1839 as one of the UKs first teacher training colleges. We now have over 14,000 students taking courses in areas such as Applied Sciences, Arts and Media, Business, Education, Health Care, Humanities and Social Sciences.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a range of foundation years and apprenticeship degrees which combine conventional university study with learning in the workplace.
We have facilities for teaching, learning and student life at our sites in Chester, Warrington and Birkenhead. Our University Centres in Birkenhead and Warrington provide professionally focused, practice-based courses.
We’re here to answer any questions you might have about studying with us, whether they are about accommodation, finance, Open Days, student support, university life or individual course enquiries. If you would like to get in touch with us directly you can email [email protected] or call 01244 511000.
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