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Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)
Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)

Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)

  • ID:UOA610014
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

Or

  • International Baccalaureate: 29

 Or

  • Successful completion of foundation programs at other Australian universities is acceptable for entry to an undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide (subject to meeting University of Adelaide entry requirements).

English requirement

  • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and band score of 6.0 in all bands
  • TOEFL: Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) OR Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening 
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 and skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills
  • C1 Advanced: Overall score of 176 and individual score of 169 in all skills 

Course Information

Love interacting with animals? Fascinated by pets and their personalities?

Animal behaviour is psychology for the animal kingdom. It’s about understanding the science behind why animals act in certain ways, how we should work with them, and how we can look after their futures. It even informs our understanding of human behaviour.

What will you do?

Explore why cat’s meow, find out if parrots are smart, and play with the odd puppy or two as you build the skills to join this growing industry. You will:

  • study the behaviour of animals big and small, including cats, dogs, birds, horses, livestock, wildlife and insects
  • build practical skills through internship opportunities
  • join a close-knit, animal-loving community at our Roseworthy campus
  • learn about animal development and the biological drivers of behaviour
  • explore your personal animal interests through research projects and case studies
  • draw on the University’s internationally recognised expertise in animal science and veterinary bioscience.

There is also a strong practical element, with opportunities for industry experience, field work and study tours.

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Year 1
S1
  • ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling & Husbandry I
  • PSYCHOL 1000 Psychology IA
  • BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells or BIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology I
  • SCIENCE 1400 Science or Fiction I or ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country and Protocols or ABORIG 1002 Indigenous Scholarship & Interplay of Knowledges
S2
  • ANIML SC 1016RW Principles in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics I
  • PSYCHOL 1001 Psychology IB
  • BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms
  • STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)
Year 2
S1
  • ANIML SC 2506RW Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIA
  • ANIML SC 2520RW Research Methodology for Animal Sciences II
  • Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
  • Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
S2
  • ANIML SC 2507RW Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIB
  • AN BEHAV 2000RW Foundations of Animal Behaviour
  • Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
  • Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
Year 3
S1
  • AN BEHAV 3020RW Animal Management [Summer]
  • AN BEHAV 3000RW Applied Behaviour Analysis for Animals
  • Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units
  • Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units
S2
  • AN BEHAV 3010RW Advanced Applications in Animal Behaviour
  • Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units
  • Approved Level III Elective 1 x 3 units
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There is a growing understanding that behaviour (both human and animal) is key to a wide range of areas, including policy, economics, law enforcement and resource management. Employment opportunities exist in the following areas:

  • shelters and welfare organisations
  • private animal training
  • zoos and wildlife parks
  • animal management for government agencies
  • research
  • education.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

605 AUD/year

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