BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation
Manchester Metropolitan University
From ragworms and rhinos to locusts and lemurs, the animal world is an ever-changing and always-fascinating place to explore. On our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation degree you can delve in and discover it all – developing an understanding of the vast range and huge importance of animal behaviour.
With us, you’ll consider the drivers of different types of animal behaviour, looking at the interaction of genetics, evolutionary history and present-day environments. You’ll also investigate how and why behaviour changes over an animal’s lifetime, from genetic and hormonal factors to the physiological and environmental mechanisms. You will be equipped with the tools needed in conservation and will study real-world examples of how species and their habitats can be conserved.
Through a blend of laboratory and fieldwork, we’ll show you how to record behavioural data and use professional-grade software for its analysis – vital tools in improving the welfare, management and conservation of domestic, zoo and wild populations. Our animal behaviour and conservation course also provides the option of spending an extra year expanding your horizons, either studying with one of our partner universities overseas, or working on a placement with a business or non-governmental organisation.
This course is also available with a foundation year.
Key Information
29 September 2025
Duration:3 Years
Address
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester
All Saints, Grosvenor Square, Manchester Manchester M15 6BH
United Kingdom
Entry criteria
| Type | Min/Max points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 26 | We accept IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 – 112 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) with overall score 6.0, with no component below 5.5 and, they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page. |
| A level | We welcome applications from students offering A Levels and other equivalent qualifications. Our entrance requirements are based on three A Levels.For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) with overall score 6.0, with no component below 5.5 and, they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page. |