Animal Behaviour (with integrated foundation year)

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour (with integrated foundation year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Animal behaviourists apply their scientific skills to understand how and why animals behave in the ways that they do, in order to improve animal welfare, enhance conservation, and further our knowledge of the natural world. On the BSc Animal Behaviour with Integrated Foundation Year degree at Aberystwyth University, you will develop a solid foundation of transferable scientific skills. Equipped with these skills, you will investigate the mechanisms, development, function and evolution of animal behaviour in a range of pure and applied contexts. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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