BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour (with Placement)

Study with us in Cambridge and learn why animals behave in the ways that they do, and how this can impact on their health and welfare and influence the management of companion, domestic, captive and wild animals. Be part of the longest established animal behaviour course in the UK, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Get hands-on by using cutting-edge technologies and techniques to study animal behaviour, and how it's used in solving conservation and welfare problems. Engage in our innovative Live Briefs, designed, developed, and run with zoos, farms, and wildlife charities, giving you exposure to real world challenges, including the option to study animal behaviour locally and abroad. Study in Cambridge a hub of wildlife and conservation research, and home to our 45m Science Centre. Complete projects and internships with our research-active expert staff from the School of Life Sciences, and access work placements with a range of employers.

We know more than ever before about the behaviour of animals. But with so much still left to learn, you could even have the chance to discover a scientific breakthrough as you develop the skills to investigate animals that will allow you to contribute to important discoveries in the future. As a student at ARU, youll learn from staff who are involved in field and captive studies internationally and in the UK, and have research links with a range of organisations including some of Britain's most respected zoos. Our students have undertaken final year projects, placements and summer internships with a range of organisations including (but certainly not limited to) Natural England, Shepreth Wildlife Park, Woburn Safari Park, Wildwood Trust and the Cambridge Museum of Zoology. We also engage in Live Briefs with BCN Wildlife Trust.

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Biology or Psychology.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management at grade Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS Tariff Points) is accepted. Applicants must have also successfully completed specific modules (listed at the foot of this page).
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science at grade Distinction, Merit, Merit is accepted.
UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in one of the following subjects are accepted: Animal Management, Biological Science, Biological and Environmental Science, Combined Science, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Science for Health Practitioners, Land-Based Studies. Harlow College Access to HE Diploma: Life Science is also accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, this must include Biology or Psychology at Higher level.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, this must include a Pass at Higher level in a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in a related subject.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, this must include a Pass in a related subject.

IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.