Biology (including a Foundation Year)

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.

Gain practical experience in areas at the forefront of knowledge on this dynamic Biology degree.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), our Biology degree is designed to provide you with the most diverse range of biological subjects to study and to help you develop a wealth of scientific skills, so that you can access the most diverse range of biology-based employment. So, whether you’re interested in microbiology or ecology, learning molecular biology skills or fieldwork skills, or working in biotechnology or conservation, you will find everything you’re looking for here at Chester. This diverse learning experience will enable you to find your passion and prepare you for a career exploring and applying it.

Exciting Research Opportunities
We undertake diverse research activities that ensure enthusiastic delivery of contemporary content. These include countering the illegal trade in endangered species using DNA-based techniques; improved understanding of disease processes; cancer biology; microbiology; animal behaviour; and conservation biology.
If you’re interested in research, we have an experiential module that involves a range of field trips. In the past we have been to the Philippines, Madagascar and Egypt.

The University of Chester offers Courses that go beyond lectures in a city perfect for students.

At Chester, your learning goes beyond lectures. Their distinctive academic experience combines expert teaching with real-world opportunities to help you develop practical, career-ready skills. You’ll learn through the Chester Future Skills framework, designed to build the attributes employers value most – from adaptability and creativity to digital confidence.

Furthermore, Chester offers the perfect backdrop for your university experience, as a safe yet vibrant city with ‘Purple Flag’ status. There’s everything students need close at hand, from riverside walks and city-wide events to a unique nightlife and independent cafés. You’ll find a welcoming community and an unbeatable quality of life.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.