Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Animal Science at University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Animal Science courses of University of Chester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Animal Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Animal Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £16500 | £18500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £22000 | £13500 - £18500 | £15500 - £22000 |
All Animal Science courses of University of Chester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Animal Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20947 | £17457 | £20082 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18315 - £23977 | £13961 - £21631 | £15919 - £25642 |
All Animal Science courses in the UK
Course Description
The study of how and why animals behave as they do is a subject of enduring fascination, and one that helps humans understand the welfare needs of other animals. In addition, understanding the behaviour of animals has become an essential tool in promoting their conservation. Our course offers you an ideal opportunity to explore the study of animal behaviour practically and theoretically.
Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Animal Science courses of University of Chester
Current jobs
All courses of University of Chester
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Animal Science courses of University of Chester
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Chester
| 25% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Science
All Animal Science courses of University of Chester
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Animal Behaviour (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All students (except Internationals) on this programme will be eligible for a £500 cash bursary – only at level 3/Foundation Year. The tuition fee for the subsequent years of study on the full-time undergraduate degree will be charged at the undergraduate degree fee level. This fee is currently £9,250 a year for students starting in 2019 but this is subject to annual inflationary rises in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.
See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester
About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Chester - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Chester
-
Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
-
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Animal Behaviour”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | - | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £13250 | 139 | Newport | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only) BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
|
Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | 70% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £16600 | 148 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Veterinary Nursing with Companion Animal Behaviour (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13250 | - | Newport | On campus Full-time |
|
Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Animal Behaviour (with integrated year in industry) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | - | - | - | £9000 | £18830 | - | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Zoology with Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) | Bangor University | - | - | - | £9000 | - | - | Bangor | On campus Full-time |
