BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University

Studying BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University will give you an opportunity to learn from experts in animal behaviour and complete work-related learning with a variety of animal-related organisations, such as zoos, wildlife parks, conservation NGOs and rescue centres. The degree develops your understanding of the science of animal behaviour in relation to evolution, ecology, physiology, neurobiology and genetics, preparing students for a career in science, animal welfare, animal behaviour research or conservation.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science  |  Department: School of Biological and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Practical Skills for Animal Behaviour, Genetics and Evolution, Animal Behaviour, Ecology and Conservation, Physiology, Exploring the Natural World. Year 2 core modules: Research Skills and Employability, Behavioural Ecology, Brain, Hormones and Behaviour, Animal Communication, Animal Field Skills, Animals in Motion, Companion Animal Behaviour, Study Semester Abroad - Animal Behaviour. Year 3 core modules: Research Project, Current Topics in Animal Behaviour, Advanced Field Skills Expedition, Animal Learning and Cognition, Zoo Conservation and Genebanks, Neurobiology, Animal Welfare, Applied Animal Behaviour.

Career pathways

You will enjoy varied career opportunities both in the UK and overseas You might, on the other hand, prefer to practise as a professional animal behaviourist after some further postgraduate study and clinical training. Recent LJMU graduates have secured full-time employment in roles such as Research Officers, Animal Colony Managers and Animal Welfare Coordinators.

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