MSc Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation
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Why study animal behaviour?
Understand how animal behaviour research can be applied to solve modern conservation problems and develop the practical skills you need for a career in animal conservation, with our Masters degree in Cambridge.
Already have an ARU degree? You may be eligible for our Alumni Scholarship for students starting postgraduate courses.
Why Animal Behaviour: Applications at Conservation at ARU?
- Explore the intersection of animal behaviour research and conservation, leveraging modern technologies such as eDNA lab techniques to address pressing biodiversity challenges.
- Take part in an exciting optional European study tour to a field station in southern France.
- Expertly analyse and interpret real-life data by using cutting edge tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analyses, biostatistics and bioinformatics.
- Hone your research, networking and communication skills by working on projects in collaboration with an active network of local, national and international environmental organisations.
- Award-winning lecturers and high-impact researchers alongside guest lecturers will help you gain exposure to partnerships with animal behaviour, welfare, conservation genetics, and more.
- Engage in diverse conservation projects both locally and internationally through field trips, gaining hands-on experience of conservation management challenges.
What will I study?
On this cutting-edge Masters degree you'll study animal behaviour and consider how research technologies in this field can be applied to solve modern conservation problems.
This MSc Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation reflects growing awareness that knowledge and practical skills from animal behaviour research can help us develop effective solutions to the loss of biodiversity.
Developed in consultation with international conservation organisations, our postgraduate course will help you to develop the practical and analytical skills and knowledge needed for a career in animal conservation. It will also train you in the technologies and scientific methods used in animal behaviour research and modern conservation.
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Fees and Paying for University
Student experience
Protecting nature
Understand the links between humans and nature conservation in the UK and abroad.
Conservation in practice
Learn how we can sustainably manage our land for wildlife.
Get hands-on
Collect data on a range of species in the UK and abroad.
Discover nature
Learn a range of survey techniques to monitor biodiversity.
Life in the wild
See stunning wildlife on our range of field trips.
Experience
Learn about biodiversity from a range of habitats.
Collaborate
Learn from experts in the field.
Facilities and accreditation
Specialist facilities
At ARU you'll have access to our £45m Science Centre in the heart of Cambridge, which features:
- seven floors of labs and teaching spaces
- a biosciences laboratory
- a modern, 300-seat lecture theatre.
Outstanding student support
Join our postgraduate student community and:
- benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Lecturers
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Senior Lecturer
Krishna N. Balasubramaniam
Lecturer
Bas Boots
Senior Lecturer
Peter Brown
Associate Professor
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Thomas Ings
Deputy Head of School
Jim Littlemore
Senior Lecturer
Claudia Wascher
Associate Professor
Helen Wheeler
Associate Professor
Careers
Graduates of our MSc Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation build successful careers in many roles including as a conservation biologist, scientist or curator at a zoo, conservation educator, or in ecotourism or environmental consultancy.
As a conservationist you can choose to work with many organisations, from private companies to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government departments.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Biology. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
While you’re studying here and after you graduate, you can access support through our dedicated Employability Service.
KAJA
“I studied conservation at ARU and now work as a key scientific co-ordinator reintroducing European bison to Germany. It’s an amazing role that involves management of bison herds; conducting research on ethology and ecology [and] participating in international conferences.”
KAJAMSc Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation graduate
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