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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Explore all aspects of animals, their ecology, evolution, behaviour, structure and management.Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity and ecology of ecosystems and conservation biology.This knowledge is essential in order to understand, protect and manage species, habitats and ecosystems. The course aims to provide you with a wide skillset, and covers both local and global terrestrial and aquatic zoological issues whilst encouraging both a theoretical and applied approach to the subject.This course offers great opportunities for those interested in environment and species management or in becoming part of the global scientific community. Our staff have both national and international practitioner and research experience, and use this when delivering teaching.You will be taught by lecturers with specialist expertise in a number of growing areas of conservation, behaviour and welfare science. And, as well as the national and international field course, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree; recent research trips have included South Africa, the Philippines and Madagascar.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science
Grades BBBB including Biology
Access to HE Diploma (in Science), to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit
including a 5 in HL Biology
including H3 in Biology
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): DMMBTEC Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): D*D*
T Level must be in Science
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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