BSc Animal Behaviour
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; Biology, Psychology or Applied Science is essential IB: 26 points including 5 in Biology or Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animal Science, covering animal biology, welfare, conservation and behaviour across wild and captive settings. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. The programme includes an optional five-week work placement and is pending re-accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. Students may also undertake an experiential learning module with overseas options available.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Global Biodiversity
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Adaptations to the Environment
- Behavioural Ecology
- Behaviour and Welfare
- Animal Minds, Physiology and Behaviour
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Biological Enterprise
- Applied Conservation
- Behaviour Modification: Training the Trainer
- Advances in Wild Animal Behaviour
- Natural Sciences Dissertation