Animal Behaviour (MSc)

The programme is taught within the School of Biology’s Centre for Biological Diversity, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for animal behaviour research, including animal cognition, cultural evolution, biologging and the study of complex systems. A core curriculum focused on training in valuable transferable skills is supplemented with a range of specialised options allowing students to explore topics of particular interest at an advanced level. You will have the exciting opportunity to conduct fieldwork locally as part of a core module and further afield as part of optional field courses (extra cost applicable) on our Antarctica Polar Ecology module or on the Scientific Diving module. You will undertake a detailed independent research project within one of the School of Biology’s research groups. Student-led seminars and workshops are designed to support learning, enhance confidence and promote employability.

A first or 2.1 (Honours) undergraduate degree in a biological science. Other science or mathematics degrees may be acceptable. Evidence of training in advanced mathematics and statistics (at least to UK school SQA Higher, GCE AS or A-Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent). Very good baseline IT skills including word-processing, spreadsheet use, email and internet.