Animal Behaviour and Welfare (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University Centre Reaseheath

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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4 Years

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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.Explore the ways in which the biological sciences are applied to animal behaviour and welfare in what is an exciting and rapidly changing field.An animal’s welfare can range from ...Read more

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.Explore the ways in which the biological sciences are applied to animal behaviour and welfare in what is an exciting and rapidly changing field.An animal’s welfare can range from very poor to excellent at any point in its life, and it is important that we understand the biological needs of different types of animals. This course offers an integrated, scientific approach to the study of the theory and practice of animal behaviour and welfare, and the wider role of this discipline within the biological sciences. On different years of your course you will be taught at the University of Chester’s Exton Park site and University Centre Reaseheath. University Centre Reaseheath is a full member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), and houses a large range of animals.The course includes some practical experience, academic skills development and the enhancement of wider graduate employability skills. The course is taught by tutors who are nationally and internationally recognised as subject specialists. There are a range of UK and overseas field trips for students, and also the option of studying overseas for a year in between Years 2 and 3. We regularly host seminars from guest speakers and offer a wealth of volunteering opportunities, such as the hedgehog friendly campus campaign and ‘Welly Wednesdays’ local conservation work.

WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
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17th
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56th
What students say
11 Oct 24

The wellbeing service is really good and they get back to you quickly. There can be a lack of communication with..Read more

08 Feb 24

Chester is a beautiful city and the campus has lots of great services, however some communication with students and organisation could be improved...Read more

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

CCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H4,H4,H4,H5,H5 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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72 UCAS points overall including a grade D at GCE A levelPreferred but not essential for entry: GCE A level Biology or Applied Science

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Pass overall

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Preferred but not essential for entry: H4 in Biology

Preferred but not essential for entry: BTEC Animal Care / Management or Applied Science

T Level with a Pass grade and D or E on the core.T Level in Science is preferred.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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The wellbeing service is really good and they get back to you quickly. There can be a lack of communication with...
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Chester is a beautiful city and the campus has lots of great services, however some communication with students and organisation could be improved....
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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Reaseheath College Worleston Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6DF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Crewe  2.5 miles away

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