BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation with Placement Year

Watch our video of biology and conservation student, Megan, as she gives us a glimpse into what life was like on her year-long placement at Chester Zoo.

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, youll consider the drivers of different types of animal behaviour, looking at the interaction of genetics, evolutionary history and present-day environments. Youll also investigate how and why behaviour changes over an animals lifetime, from genetic and hormonal factors to the physiological and environmental mechanisms. You will be equipped with the tools needed in conservation and will study real-world examples of how species and their habitats can be conserved.

Through a blend of laboratory and field-work, well show you how to record behavioural data and use professional-grade software for its analysis vital tools in improving the welfare, management and conservation of domestic, zoo and wild populations. Our animal behaviour and conservation course also provides the option of spending an extra year expanding your horizons, either studying with one of our partner universities overseas, or working on a placement with a business or non-governmental organisation.

This course is also available with afoundation year.