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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MRes - Master of Research
Newcastle University
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Our Animal Behaviour MRes explores the exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences.
Overview
Our MRes in Animal Behaviour has possible applications in:
•conservation
•animal welfare
•biomedical science
•agriculture
The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University brings together experts in:
•behavioural ecology
•comparative cognition
•neuroethology
•animal welfare
What you'll learn
You'll study subject-specific content in animal behaviour research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. The core module asks questions related to animal behaviour research. It also addresses their associated research methods, including:
adaptive consequences
proximate mechanisms
development
evolutionary history
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£29,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£29,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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