Research Methods in Animal Behaviour MRes Program By University of Leicester |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

This postgraduate degree will provide students with advanced training in research methods in animal behaviour, equipping them with the research and professional skills required for a research career. The Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has particular research strengths in: Cellular and molecular neurobiology; Cognitive and behavioural sciences; Perception and sensory processing; Health and psychological wellbeing. All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. Each student will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

This postgraduate degree will provide students with advanced training in research methods in animal behaviour, equipping them with the research and professional skills required for a research career. The Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour has particular research strengths in: Cellular and molecular neurobiology; Cognitive and behavioural sciences; Perception and sensory processing; Health and psychological wellbeing. All teaching is seminar based, or in one-to-one tutorial and research supervision sessions, with continuous assessment in the form of a research protocol, oral and poster presentations, and in the development of portfolios of assessed activities. Each student will write a thesis on original empirical research, which will involve an oral exam (viva).

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The University of Leicester is a leading UK University committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. Leicester is the most socially inclusive of Britain's top-20 leading universities.Our StandingThe University of Leicester was the THE University of the Year 2008-9. In awarding the title the judges cited Leicester’s ability to “evidence commitment to high quality, a belief in the synergy of teaching and research and a conviction that higher education is a power for good”. Leicester was, said the judges, "elite without being elitist".We’re highly ranked in the UK, consistently in the top 20 of major national tables including:• 17th in the Guardian (and 12th, 15th and 14th in previous 3 tables)• 14th in the Times Higher Table of Tables• 17th in The Times (and 15th, 14th, 14th in the previous 3 tables)Founded in 1921 we received our Royal Charter in 1957.Leicester is a member of the 1994 Group of internationally renowned universities engaged in leading-edge research and high quality teaching.

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