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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: ABC1

Animal Behaviour and Conservation

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Manchester Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. From ragworms and rhinos to locusts and lemurs, the animal world is an ever-changing and always-fascinating place to explore. On our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation degree you can delve in and discover it all – developing an understanding of the vast range and huge importance of animal behaviour. With us, you will consider the drivers of different types of animal behaviour, looking at the interaction of genetics, evolutionary history and present-day environments. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Animal Behaviour: Evolution and Mechanisms
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Animal Physiology and Neurobiology
Field Research Methods and Data Analysis
Behavioural Ecology and Social Systems
Wildlife Conservation Strategies
Animal Welfare and Captive Management
Research Project in Animal Behaviour
UCAS Code:ABC1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

To include grade C in one of the following subjects: Biology (with Pass in Practical Assessment), Human Biology, or two other science A levels (Geography, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) with a grade C or above in at least one.

International Baccalaureate

26 points

- including HL 5 in Biology AND HL 4 or SL 5 in English and Mathematics.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers Animal Behaviour and Conservation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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