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MS Animal Behavior at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis, United States

Programme overview

The M.S. in Animal Behavior is offered only en route to the Ph.D. The interdepartmental programme covers the mechanisms and evolution of behaviour and its applications to conservation biology and animal welfare.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Animal Behavior Graduate Group  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

Students may use the California National Primate Research Center, Bodega Marine Laboratory and the UC Natural Reserve System for research.

Career pathways

Prepares students for teaching and research in anthropology, ecology, neurobiology, psychology and zoology.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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