BSc Animal Behaviour
About this course
BSc in Zoology, studying animal behaviour in wild and domesticated species. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes a residential field course dedicated to animal behaviour. A substantial independent research project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Animal care and control services: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 19%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Animal Health and Management
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Skills for Wildlife Scientists
- Animal Behaviour
- Research Methods
- Researching Behavioural Ecology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Veterinary Health
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Nursing of Exotics
- Nursing of Large Animals
- Tropical Zoology Field Course
- Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
- Behavioural Neurobiology
- Research Project
- Animal Behaviour Field Course
- International Animal Health Study Tour
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Zoology.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Animal Behaviour at Aberystwyth University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.