BSc Animal Behaviour
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animal Science, covering animal biology, welfare, conservation and behaviour across wild and captive settings. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. The programme includes an optional five-week work placement and is pending re-accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. Students may also undertake an experiential learning module with overseas options available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; Biology, Psychology or Applied Science is essential IB: 26 points including 5 in Biology or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Animal care and control services: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Global Biodiversity
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Adaptations to the Environment
- Behavioural Ecology
- Behaviour and Welfare
- Animal Minds, Physiology and Behaviour
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Biological Enterprise
- Applied Conservation
- Behaviour Modification: Training the Trainer
- Advances in Wild Animal Behaviour
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Behaviour at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.