The additional fourth year of this integrated master’s in Zoology with Animal Behaviour allows you to achieve a master’s-level qualification, develop advanced research skills and conduct an extended research project. Should your plans change, you can also graduate with a BSc (Hons) at the end of the third year.
The first three years of your Zoology provides a broad base in zoology and the scientific study of animal behaviour and behavioural ecology – sometimes referred to as ethology. It is all about animals, investigating their taxonomy, anatomy, development, behaviour, habitats, relationships and interactions with their ecosystems.
Our location provides access to an exceptional range of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats for extensive fieldwork, study sites and research. You’ll be able to observe the behaviour of various animals, such as birds, fish, ungulates and farm animals in contexts relevant to animal behaviour such as predator vigilance, reproductive behaviour or movement behaviour.
Bangor University also has dedicated onsite animal facilities for reptiles, rodents and insects. This includes venomous snakes, honey and bumble bees, fruit flies and mice and hamsters. Treborth Botanic Garden has a pigeon loft for bird cognition, physiology, and biomechanics research, and you can find Alpaca, sheep and bee hives on the farm at Henfaes Research Centre.
