Animal Behaviour and Biology

University of Chester

United Kingdom, Chester

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University of Chester

United Kingdom , Chester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Exton Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,950 / Year

Next Intake September-2022

Animal Behaviour and Biology

About

Develop vital employer-desired skills while studying the ever-interesting field of animal behaviour. With an emphasis on free-living, wild animals you will follow a scientifically driven programme of work that develops your fundamental skills and knowledge and then uses them in cutting-edge applied contexts such as conservation and welfare sciences.

A key strength of our Animal Behaviour (Combined) degree is that it is firmly rooted in the biological sciences and adopts a rigorous scientific approach to the study of the behaviour of animals. As well as exploring the behaviour of charismatic animals, we embrace a wide taxonomic range of species and have a good focus on some of the groups less emphasised elsewhere, such as amphibians and invertebrates.

These groups have really interesting behaviour in their own right (cockroaches have personalities for example... and frogs can experience stress...) but are also a crucial part of temperate and tropical ecosystems â€“ understanding their behaviour is vital for wider habitat conservation. Whilst the emphasis is mainly on wild animals you can study behaviour in more managed environments: e.g. determining best husbandry and conservation breeding for endangered animals in zoos; best practice pet welfare; farm animal management. Our staff have real enthusiasm for their subject and bring great expertise from their research fields.

In the 2020 NSS, 92% of students agreed that the course provided them with opportunities to bring subject information from different topics, to access and use learning resources, and to provide feedback.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% in 4 relevant subjects

Cambridge A Levels or International Baccalaureate Diploma
UK foundation/pathway course with a pass mark of 55% and above. Engineering courses require an additional mark of at least 55% in a Maths module.
3 year Community College Diploma from a recognised institution with good grades.

Career

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,950 / Year

How to Apply

When submitting your application, you must also provide additional documentation. This should include the following:

Academic transcripts/marksheets and certificates
Proof of English language e.g. IELTS, WAEC, Standard XII (please note we accept a wide of country specific English Language qualifications. For more information please see the relevant your country page
Academic Reference
Statement of purpose
A copy of your passport
If have previously studied or worked in the UK you must also provide a copy of your previous and/or current visa and any previous and/or current CAS letters (if applicable)