Animal Behaviour MRes
Animal Behaviour MRes
MRes - full time: 12 months
Profile
Our Animal Behaviour MRes is research-based with a taught component. It provides a springboard into a career that involves scientific research.
Applications for this course are now open
You can now apply for September 2021 entry using our postgraduate application portal.
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About this course
The study of animal behaviour is an exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences with possible applications in:
- conservation
- animal welfare
- biomedical science
- agriculture
The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University brings together world experts in:
- behavioural ecology
- comparative cognition
- neuroethology
- animal welfare
Experts at Newcastle have discovered, among other things, that:
- bees learn better when exposed to caffeine
- starlings who were hungry as babies become heavier as adults
- mice have pain faces
You can also be part of this exciting research community. The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences, psychology or anthropology. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD.
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Giorgia's student profileI really enjoy further improving my knowledge about the subjects that really interest and inspire me. During the taught section of my Master’s it was good to come together with like-minded students and share and opinions, whether they were similar or contrasted, it was really helpful to see the topic from another perspective that was not initially clear.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
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Fees & Funding
Here are the fees you will pay for your course and some potential funding opportunities.
2021-2022 fees
The fees displayed here are per course.
MRes
Home
Full time: £8,100
International
Full time: £23,400
EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals
For courses commencing from September 2021 and beyond, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fees or Student Finance England support.
If you are from the EU you will pay international tuition fees.
All students
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
Entry Requirements
Here are the academic and English language requirements you need to study on this course.
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- any biological or behavioural science discipline, including anthropology, psychology and linguistics
- or an MBBS/BDS degree
This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.
Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.
Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate. You'll need to get this before you can get your visa or study on this programme. We'll let you know about the ATAS requirement in your offer letter.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step by step guide can help you on your way.
Applications for this course are now open
You can now apply for September 2021 entry using our postgraduate application portal.
You are NOT required to submit a research project proposal for MRes programmes in the Faculty of Medical Sciences as part of your online application.
Start dates
The course starts in September.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. The deposit is non-refundable, but we will deduct it from your tuition fees when you register.