
Animal Behaviour and Conservation
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityCourse 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.
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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 Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
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