Overview

This Zoology course from University of Chester has a strong focus on employability and professional skills, preparing you for careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, research and the wider ecological sector. You will gain hands-on experience in key techniques, including ecological surveys, species and habitat assessment, data analysis, and scientific communication.

At Chester, you will learn directly from active researchers with expertise across a wide range of zoological disciplines. You will learn and develop practical field and laboratory skills through applied case studies and problem-based learning. Throughout the course, you will build confidence in analysing complex problems, making evidence-based decisions, and communicating effectively with a range of audiences.

Job Prospects

Graduates will be well prepared for roles in:

Ecological consultancy (e.g. protected species surveys, impact assessments)

Wildlife and ecological research (e.g. universities, NGOs, research institutes)

Laboratory-based roles (e.g. molecular ecology, environmental analysis)

Environmental management and biosecurity

Animal behaviour and wildlife monitoring

Environmental education, outreach, and public engagement

Programme Structure

There will be a total of six 20 credit modules, with a 60 credit dissertation project over three teaching terms.

The dissertation module will have some teaching across the year, with independent data collection taking place over the summer months.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally possess an honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a biological/behavioural/ecological science (or demonstrate equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis. Applicants will also have relevant experience in the field.

Students with a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in an unrelated area must demonstrate on application that they have equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. wildlife conservation, habitat or protected areas management, or ex-situ conservation.

Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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9990 GBP / year

≈ 9990 GBP / year

Additional Details

The professional placement/project year will cost an additional £2,750, due at the start of the second year of the course.

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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