Program Overview

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Zoology BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Zoology degree at the University of Chester offers a comprehensive education in the study of animals, covering their behavior, physiology, ecology, and conservation. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in zoology, conservation, or related fields.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• 5C18

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3-6 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr. Candice Owen

Accreditations

• Royal Society of Biology

Course Summary

The BSc (Hons) Zoology degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the study of animals, covering their behavior, physiology, ecology, and conservation. The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in zoology, conservation, or related fields.

Why You'll Love It

• Work directly with research-active experts in the field
• Prime access to top resources and employers
• Find your fire with plenty of hands-on opportunities

What You'll Study

• Foundation Year
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Modules

• Science of Life (40 Credits) Core
• Exploring and Researching Life Sciences (40 Credits) Core
• Global Biodiversity (20 Credits) Core
• Project Based Learning in Biosciences (20 Credits) Optional
• Language Module Options

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Adaptations to the Environment (20 Credits) Core
• Behavioural Ecology (20 Credits) Core
• Human Impacts and Technological Solutions (20 Credits) Option
• Vertebrate Conservation (20 Credits) Option
• Invertebrate Biology (20 Credits) Option
• Work Placement - Natural Sciences (40 Credits) Optional
• Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences (40 Credits) Optional

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Biological Enterprise (20 Credits) Core
• Applied Conservation (20 Credits) Core
• Dissertation (40 Credits) Core
• Environmental Systems and Consultancy (20 Credits) Option
• Zoo and Museum Collections Management (20 Credits) Option
• Agroecology (20 Credits) Option
• Applied Entomology and Parasitology (20 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• Teaching takes place across lecture, laboratory practical, PC practical, and field trip settings
• You will be assessed in a variety of real-world, authentic ways, which may include choice, with no exams
• This course is designed around in-person study
• Study 2-3 core modules and choose between 1-3 optional modules per year

Entry Requirements

• Home Students: UCAS points, GCE A Level, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Irish/Scottish Highers, Access requirements, T Level, OCR Cambridge Technicals
• International Students: English Language Requirements, IELTS Academic

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)
• Additional Costs: lab induction pack, residential field trip, travel overseas, waterproof clothing and sturdy walking boots

Course Team

• Dr. Candice Owen, Senior Lecturer
• Dr. Lottie Hosie, Senior Lecturer
• Dr. Nwamaka Akpodiete, Lecturer
• Kev Palmer, Lecturer
• Dr. Jordan Ryder, Lecturer
• Dr. Matt Geary, Associate Professor
• Dr. Virginia Harvey, Senior Lecturer
• Dr. Jodie Gruber, Lecturer
• Dr. Sonya Hill, Deputy Head
• Helen Taylor-boyd, Lecturer
• Dr. Emmeline Howarth, Lecturer
• Dr. Christina Stanley, Deputy Head

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester
• Modern learning resources and library
• Fitness facilities
• Student Services
• Chapel, chaplaincy, and multi-faith spaces
• Accommodation
• Catering

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: graduate employment opportunities in local authority, wildlife organization, national bodies, or international NGOs
• Careers service: award-winning Careers and Employability service providing employability-enhancing experiences

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