MSci Animal Behaviour

at University of Exeter

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Genetics

• Physiology

• Evolution

• Skills and Careers

• Introduction to Human Sciences

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Analysis of Biological Data

• Development of Behaviour

• Behavioural Ecology

• Molecular Ecology

• Biosciences Penryn Virtual Field Course

• Bio Penryn 2nd Year Field Course

Year 3

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Research Project

• Preparing to Graduate

• Borneo Field Course

• Literature Review in Evolution and Ecology

• Galapagos Islands Field Course

• Yukon-Alaska Field Course

• Azores Field Course

• Northern Spain Field Course

• Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation: Costa Rica Field Course

• Human-Wildlife Coexistence in India Field Course

Year 4

Compulsory modules

Module
 

• Academic Research Project

• Global Challenges Field Course (MSci)

• Rewilding the United Kingdom

• Literature Review in the Life Sciences

• Applied Data Analysis

A-Level    
 

• AAA    

• A in a science subject*

IB    
 

• 36/666    

• HL6 in a science subject*

BTEC    
 

• DDD    

• Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE A-level Science: Applied Science, Animal Management, Agriculture, Countryside Management, Environmental Sustainability, Fish Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Marine Biology

GCSE    
 

• "C or 4

• B or 5"    

• "C or 4 in English Language

• B or 5 in Mathematics"

Access to HE    
 

• 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade    

• To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an accepted science subject*

Contextual Offer    
 

• "A-Level: ABB

• IB: 32/655

• BTEC: DDM"    

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. 

*Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Economics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only); Marine Science; Physics; Psychology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Nutrition and Food Science

UK students
£9,250 per year

International students
£25,000 per year

Fieldwork

Please note, some optional/alternative field courses may incur additional costs. When participating in field courses, you will be required to cover any visa costs and, if necessary, purchase anti-malarial medication and relevant immunisations.

You will also need to provide your own specialist personal equipment appropriate to the field course destination, e.g. walking boots, rucksack, mosquito net, sleeping bag, binoculars. You may incur additional costs dependent upon the specific demands of the research project chosen.

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has over £2.5 million in scholarships available for students applying to study with us from September 2022 - including our Global Excellence Scholarships* for international fee paying students and financial support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.

Recent graduates are now working as:
 

• Conservation professionals

• Biological scientists

• Environment professionals

• Laboratory technicians

• Welfare and housing associate professionals

• Web design professionals

• Public relations professionals

• Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators

• Archivists and curators

Recent graduates are now working for:
 

• AECOM

• Cornwall Science Community

• Darwin Ecology

• Ecology Solutions

• Fishtek Consulting

• Harris Lamb Property Consultants

• Natural England

• Society for the Protection of Turtles

• UKSTEM Ltd

• World Wildlife Fund