Course Overview

Our Animal Behaviour and Welfare degree offers an integrated, scientific approach to the study of the theory and practice of animal behavior and welfare, and the wider role of this discipline within the biological sciences. You will be taught at University Centre Reaseheath in the Foundation Year (if applicable) as well as in Year 1 (Level 4), and at the University of Chester’s Exton Park (Parkgate Road) site in Year 2 (Level 5) and Year 3 (Level 6). 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 a combination of some practical experience (mostly in Year 1), academic skills development, and the enhancement of wider graduate employability skills, drawing on staff expertise in teaching, research, and industry. The course is taught by a range of tutors from the Department of Biological Sciences, who are nationally and internationally recognized as subject specialists. Depending on module choices, there are a range of UK and overseas field trips that you can participate in. There is also the option of applying to study at an approved university overseas for a year, between Years 2 and 3.

We regularly host seminars from a range of guest speakers and offer a wealth of volunteering opportunities such as the hedgehog-friendly campus campaign and ‘Welly Wednesdays’ local conservation work.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

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

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: (Animal Care/Management or Applied Science): Typical offer - DMM

BTEC Diploma (Animal Care/Management or Applied Science): Typical Offer - D*D*

T Level:

T Level (Science) at Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology

International Baccalaureate:

26 points including 5 in HL Biology

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit.

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: Accepted in addition to one of the GCE A Level subjects listed above

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

The Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)