BSc Animal Behaviour

Study aspects of behaviour in wild, domestic and captive animalsUnderstand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of natural behaviour: how current and past environments and ecology influence behaviour, how behaviour is shaped by underlying gene-environment interactions, and why we see variation among individuals, species and species groupsExperience extensive fieldwork in the UK and international locationsThe programme highlights the value of studying animals in their natural habitatsStudy at our modern, eco-friendly Penryn Campus, situated in one of the UK’s most beautiful and inspiring regions, with a stunning natural environment that serves as your classroom

A-Level:

ABB; B in a science subject*

AAB (with Study Abroad only); A in a science subject* (with Study Abroad only)

IB:

32/655; HL5 in a science subject*

34/665 (with Study Abroad only); HL6 in a science subject* (with Study Abroad only)

BTEC:

DDM; DDD (with Study Abroad only)

Applicants studying one of the following subject areas in either the BTEC Extended Diploma, or Diploma will be considered without GCE A-Level Science: Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology

GCSE:

C or 4; C or 4 in English Language

B or 5; B or 5 in Mathematics

Applicants who have achieved GCSE Maths one grade below the specified requirement will be considered. These applicants may be invited to complete the Maths Transition Course and receive a conditional offer on the basis of successful course completion.

Access to HE:

24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade; To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit grade in accepted science subjects*

30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Study Abroad only); To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction grade in accepted science subjects* (with Study Abroad only)

T-Level: Distinction; Animal Care and Management (Animal Science pathway)

Contextual Offer:

A-Level: BBC

IB: 28/554

BTEC: DMM

with Study Abroad:

A-Level: ABC

IB: 30/555

BTEC: DDM

Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above.