University of Chester

Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)

University of ChesterExton Park, Chester

Course overview

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Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Home Students International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC ; either Biology or Psychology is essential BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: (Animal Care/Managem…
  • A-level: BCC-BBC — …International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC ; either Biology or Psychology is essential BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: (Animal Care/Management or Applied Scie…
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include including 5 in HL Biology
  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include including Biology or Psychology Access requirements
  • Access to HE Diploma — Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit; with sufficient Psychology credits

Careers this course leads to

  • Animal behaviourist
  • Animal welfare officer
  • Zoo keeper
  • Animal trainer
  • Conservation officer
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees

Admission

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