12 monthsProgramme duration
30,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Animal Behaviour MRes explores the exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences.
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
Find out more about The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution
Experts at Newcastle have discovered that:
- bees learn better when exposed to caffeine
- starlings who were hungry as babies become heavier as adults
- mice have pain faces
You 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
MRes
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Animal Behaviour MRes explores the exciting and theoretically rigorous area of the biological sciences.
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
Find out more about The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution
Experts at Newcastle have discovered that:
- bees learn better when exposed to caffeine
- starlings who were hungry as babies become heavier as adults
- mice have pain faces
You 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.
Admission 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 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.
Tuition fees
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Scholarships
Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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