Higher Education Courses
Higher education partnerships are key to training future conservationists.
From Undergrad to postgrad degrees we are pleased to teach, support and co-develop degrees and content with a range of universities.
Our current co-developed courses include:
Bangor University
BSc (Hons) Zoology with Animal Management
- Started in 2024, this collaboration is a 3rd year module on site at the zoo. Hosted in the first semester the Advanced in Animal Management module covers animal behaviour, nutrition and zoological management.
- The module’s zoo assessment is also held on site with zoo staff assisting in supporting and reviewing.
- The BSc also allows students to undertake a year in industry, which the zoo is proud to have supported for over a decade.
- For more information visit Zoology With Animal Management | Bangor University
University of Chester
Postgraduate Certificate in Conservation & Sustainability Education (PGCert)
- A collaboration between Chester Zoo and the University of Chester this Masters level qualification is designed for educators (formal or informal) and conservation practitioners wanting to lead, design, deliver and evaluate education programmes in conservation & sustainability.
- This certificate is delivered online and part-time to allow participants to work while studying.
- For more information visit Conservation and Sustainability Education PGCert | University of Chester
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
MSc Zoo Conservation Biology
- This is a long-term partnership between Chester Zoo and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) which has existed for over 15 years.
- Chester Zoo is proud to run the Zoo Conservation module on site where students will study with us over six days.
- Aimed at individuals who have an interest in working in a modern zoo and zoological conservation management.
- Many students undertake short term placements at the zoo across our animal teams.
- For more information MSc Zoo Conservation Biology · Manchester Metropolitan University