Animal Behaviour MRes
Newcastle University
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MRes - Master of Research

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MRes - Master of Research

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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SEP-26

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Our Animal Behaviour MRes explores the exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences. Our MRes in Animal Behaviour has possible applications in:conservationanimal welfarebiomedical scienceagricultureThe Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University brings together experts in:behavioural ecologycomparative cognitionneuroethologyanimal welfareExperts at Newcastle have discovered that:bees learn better when exposed to caffeinestarlings who were hungry as babies ...Read more

Our Animal Behaviour MRes explores the exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences. Our MRes in Animal Behaviour has possible applications in:conservationanimal welfarebiomedical scienceagricultureThe Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University brings together experts in:behavioural ecologycomparative cognitionneuroethologyanimal welfareExperts at Newcastle have discovered that:bees learn better when exposed to caffeinestarlings who were hungry as babies become heavier as adultsmice have pain facesYou can also be part of this exciting research community. The course is for graduates with a BSc in life sciences, psychology or anthropology. You can complete it as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD.You may have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

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16/279
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Entry requirements

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 masters 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.

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£12,500 per year

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£30,700 per year

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£30,700 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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