Introduction

Our Animal Behavior BSc (Hons) course is the longest-established animal behavior course in the UK and is recognized by the Society of Biology.

Study with us in Cambridge and you’ll learn why animals behave in the ways that they do, and how this can impact on the management of animals both in the wild and in captivity.

We know more than ever before about the behavior of animals. But with so much still left to learn, you could even have the chance to discover a scientific breakthrough as you develop the skills to investigate animals that will allow you to contribute to important discoveries in the future.

Animal Behavior is a practical subject with plenty of opportunities to hone your skills, both in the lab and out in the field.

As part of your degree, you’ll take a series of half-day trips to learn about and practice advanced behavioral data collection.

There’s an opportunity to join paid field trips, too. You could experience rutting red deer on the island of Rum, spend time working in world-class zoos in the Netherlands, study marine biology and dive in the Red Sea, or even spend time in Africa focusing on ecology.

Fast becoming a world center for wildlife conservation, Cambridge is home to Fauna and Flora International, Birdlife International and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. During your time with us, you’ll have opportunities to attend lectures and visit specialist museums and libraries in the city.

If you’re interested in captive animal behavior, you can also access the facilities at the nearby College of West Anglia, which is home to veterinary nursing students.

As a student here, you’ll learn from staff who are involved in field and captive studies internationally and in the UK, and have research links with a range of organizations including some of Britain's most respected zoos.