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  4. MSc Animal Behaviour

MSc Animal Behaviour

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Chester

Program Overview

From newts to bats, gorillas to cats, there is always more to learn about the mechanisms underlying behaviour. On this course you will get to grips with cutting-edge techniques used by top scientists to uncover the secrets of the natural world. You will explore how our most recent findings can be applied to solve real-world problems, such as in enhancing captive animal management or mitigating the effects of climate change. You will gain an understanding of key ethical dilemmas in the field, have the opportunity to improve your research skills, and explore a topic of interest to you in a personal dissertation project.

Program Key Stats

£14250 (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

An honours degree (minimum 2:1) in a biological/behavioural/ecological science (e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis, relevant animal-related experience, Nominate two academic referees as part of their application who can provide letters of recommendation which highlight the applicant s academic achievements, work commitment and relevant experience, CV, Transcript, Interview, IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band).

Career Options

  • This course is specifically targeted at giving you the skills you need to pursue a successful career
  • Whether this is in a behaviour-related field (perhaps managing wild or captive animals
  • providing behavioural consultancy services
  • or in academic research) or in a broader career (journalism
  • teaching or policy making perhaps)
  • we will help you stand out from the crowd in your applications

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