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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement
University of Exeter
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement course at University of Exeter.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Excluding General Studies. Grade A in one of the following subjects: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science, Physics, Psychology or Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £30,900 per year |
| International | £30,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D394
Here's what University of Exeter says about its Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement course.
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Study aspects of behaviour in wild, domestic and captive animals
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Understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of natural behaviour: how current and past environments and ecology influence behaviour, how behaviour is shaped by underlying gene-environment interactions, and why we see variation among individuals, species and species groups
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Experience extensive fieldwork in the UK and international locations
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The programme highlights the value of studying animals in their natural habitats
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To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Ecology and Conservation
Location
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall | Cornwall
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Behavioural biology
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules please visit our course page.
How you will be assessed
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Exeter students who took the Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
63%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
66%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Exeter graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
69%
Say it fits with future plans
42%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
12%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Conservation and environment professionals
11%
Elementary occupations
11%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Animal care and control services
10%
Conservation and environment professionals
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Exeter graduates who took Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Animal Behaviour with Professional Placement.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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