Overview

The Animal Behaviour with Foundation Year (Hons) course from Liverpool John Moores University develops your understanding of the science of animal behaviour in relation to evolution, ecology, physiology, neurobiology and genetics, preparing students for a career in science, animal welfare, animal behaviour research, the emergency services or conservation.

Employability

You will enjoy varied career opportunities both in the UK and overseas

You might, on the other hand, prefer to practise as a professional animal behaviourist after some further postgraduate study and clinical training.

Recent LJMU graduates have secured full-time employment in roles such as Research Officers, Animal Colony Managers and Animal Welfare Coordinators. Organisations that have hired our graduates include: Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Chester Zoo, Dolphin Quest, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Genus, Newquay Zoo, North Clwyd Animal Rescue, RSPCA and Reaseheath College.

Other graduates have opted for postgraduate study (teacher training, MSc, MPhil or PhD), pursuing a career in science and academia or other competitive undergraduate courses (such as medicine, veterinary science or midwifery). Some have also set up their own businesses (including a pet behaviour consultancy) or have taken non-animal related graduate employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skills and Perspectives in Science

Wildlife Studies

Anatomy and Physiology

Understanding the Environment

Building Blocks of Life

Scientific Research

Practical Skills for Animal Behaviour

Animal Behaviour

Evolution and Inheritance

Ecology

Animal Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science View 150 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades/points required from qualifications: 80 / CDD

Prior to starting the programme applicant must have obtained a grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE

Minimum number of A Levels required: 1

Subject specific requirements: Preferably 1 A2 Level in a relevant science subject

Is general studies acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Average A Level offer: CDD

Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9535 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Liverpool

Funding

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