MSc Animal Behaviour

From evolutionary development to environmental stimuli, animal behaviour is shaped by a range of factors. This masters course is your chance to explore them in detail – not only developing your understanding of the theoretical principles of behaviour, but also learning how to harness these principles to tackle real-world animal welfare and conservation issues. It’s an area that covers a diverse range of disciplines, from a strong numerical approach in the classroom, to a practical approach in the lab and in the field. While the course is built around strong core units, it also offers the flexibility to explore specialist areas, such as genetics and GIS. Above all, this is a course that offers the chance to study animal behaviour up close. As well as a field trip option to a European destination or Tanzania, your dissertation project could take you to Kenya, the Philippines, Madeira or Mauritius (not to mention sites across the UK) for your research. As well as expert analytical abilities and practical research techniques, you’ll leave us with an in-depth understanding of animal physiology, and how experience and environment combine to create behaviour. All of this knowledge prepares you to pursue a range of career paths, from animal management to education or further research.

You’ll need a UK honours degree – normally a 2:1 – or the international equivalent, in a relevant subject, e.g. ecology, biology, zoology, botany, animal behaviour or environmental science. We might also consider your application if you have several years’ professional experience in a related field.Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificatestwo references, one of which must be an academic referenceyour personal statementevidence of your