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. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
Explore all aspects of animals, their ecology, evolution, behaviour, structure and management.
Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity and ecology of ecosystems and conservation biology.
This knowledge...
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. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.<br/><br/>Explore all aspects of animals, their ecology, evolution, behaviour, structure and management.<br/><br/>Zoology involves the study of the structure and function of animals, biodiversity and ecology of ecosystems and conservation biology.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 field course, there are further options for studying and researching abroad as part of your degree; recent research trips have included South Africa, the Philippines and Madagascar.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Chester
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
5C28
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Foundation
A level72 UCAS points overall including a D at A level. The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science. UCAS TariffScottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaAccess Diploma (Science) - Pass overall International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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