Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)
Understand animals to assess their welfare, survival and evolution.
Learn to appreciate the societal and ethical contexts of conservation biology, animal behaviour and animal welfare. This degree provides you with training in retrieving, analysing and evaluating information relevant to animal behaviour, and communicating this information to a variety of audiences.
Quick Facts
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| Duration: |
3 years full-time |
| Start Date: |
March, July |
| Tuition Fee: |
$36,700 |
| Location: |
Bedford Park, Australia |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Assumed knowledge: |
None |
IELTS total:
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6.0 |
| Pearson overall score: |
50 |
| CRICOS code: |
074770A |
| Delivery mode: |
On campus: Bedford Park |
Why study Animal Behaviour at Flinders
- Get hands-on experience with lab work, fieldtrips and camps where you can witness and analyse animal behaviour in the field from your first year
- No background in science required, just an inquiring mind
- Access unique topics in animal behaviour specifically developed for this degree
- Learn from researchers working on local and international projects
- Examine animal behaviour from many perspectives, including adaptation and evolution, ecology, biodiversity, physiology, growth and development, and genetic ancestry
- Forms the basis for further study in areas such as behavioural ecology, conservation biology, education, medicine (human and veterinary), psychology and law
Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
- Monitor the behaviour of several species of animals in the Biology Discovery Centre.
- Apply your knowledge in research projects and during field trips.
- Experience the work of real-life fieldwork scientists working with wild animals.
- Learn practical information, including urban planning for wildlife, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, conservation management, and nature-based tourism.
