| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills. Please note that the accreditation applies to Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the Single Honours programme only.
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.
Why study this course with us?
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 fieldcourse, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree.
There are opportunities for overseas research. Recent trips have included South Africa, the Philippines and Madagascar.
Program Outline
Teaching methods
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, practical sessions and fieldwork. This will expose you to a range of learning opportunities, and our methods of assessment reflect this.
Assessment
Your learning will be assessed by a combination of coursework (including essays, reports and presentations), practical reports and examinations. The examinations vary, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, data handling questions and practical assessments.
Work based learning
We currently offer
Experiential Learning
opportunities to take part in research projects abroad with staff from the Department.Specific
Work Based Learning
opportunities may include placements in zoos and/or with conservation groups.Job prospects
Our graduates are well equipped with both transferable skills and the specific skills required for a zoological career. Graduate employment opportunities include working for a local authority or wildlife organisation as well as for national bodies or international NGOs. Work might involve wildlife or captive animal protection/management, policy, sustainability projects or environmental monitoring. Other employment routes include careers in teaching, science education and outreach.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
The location
The campus is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.
