Overview

Why study this course?

The Animal Behaviour (Hons) at University of St Andrews involves study at an advanced, research-led level and covers behavioural ecology, the mechanisms of animal behaviour, the processes of evolution and speciation, communication, animal cognition and cultural evolution.

Additional choices include marine biology, marine mammals, neuroscience, and biodiversity and conservation.

Careers

Graduates from the School of Biology have a wide range of skills sought by employers:

Laboratory and field data collection
Data handling and presentation
Quantitative skills
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Project design
Teamwork
Planning, organisation and time management
Written and oral communication skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Comparative Physiology

Evolutionary Biology

Research Methods in Biology

Vertebrate Zoology

Animal Behaviour: A Quantitative Approach

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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81

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Animal Science View 145 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

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81

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades: AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum entry grades: AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Gateway entry grades: BBBB

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum entry grades: ABB

IB points

Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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