MSci Animal Behaviour at University of Exeter

Our MSci in Animal Behaviour provides an opportunity to work on a project focused on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups. Study aspects of behaviour in wild, domestic and captive animals, and learn the value of studying animals in their natural habitats. Understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of natural behaviour: how current and past environments and ecology influence behaviour, how behaviour is shaped by underlying gene-environment. interactions, and why we see variation among individuals, species and species groups.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The four-year MSci Animal Behaviour course mirrors the BSc Animal Behaviour programme course during the first three years, but also includes an additional fourth year during which you will undertake a research project, an advanced statistical modelling module and a literature review. The research project will focus on a specialised area aligned with one of our leading research groups. The remainder of your time will be spent on a two-week intensive field course in which your scientific field-research, debating, and presentation skills will be further developed.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates are employed in discipline-relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Ecology and Conservation degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

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