Summary
Studying BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour at Liverpool John Moores University will give you an opportunity to learn from experts in animal behaviour and complete work-related learning with a variety of animal-related organisations, such as zoos, wildlife parks, conservation NGOs and rescue centres. The degree 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.
This course gives you the understanding to answer questions such as ‘how and why does behaviour vary between individuals, groups and species’ and ‘how is behaviour shaped by the past (evolutionary history) and the present (the environment), and regulated by genes, physiology, and neurobiology?’
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Course details
Level of study: Undergraduate
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.