Study Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Animal Behaviour at Adelaide University in Australia,

Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Animal Behaviour

Australia

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What will I learn?

Step into the fascinating world of animal psychology, where you'll uncover the hidden stories behind the behaviours and personalities of animals. Explore animal cognition and how reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish and birds communicate emotion.With our specialised honours degree, you’ll contribute significantly to animal welfare and conservation. Turn your fascination with animals into a career where every day revolves around understanding their world.In our Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Animal Behaviour, you’ll be equipped to do just that. Uncover how genetics, environment and evolution shape animal behaviour – through research projects, an internship and case studies.How do bees communicate? Why do octopuses solve puzzles, If you’re passionate about animals our degree offers a fulfilling career path where you can make a meaningful difference in animal lives and ecosystems.After graduating you might track animal populations and combat habitat destruction, train animals for health checks, or coach parrots for educational shows. Perhaps you’ll teach kids why wolves howl or use therapy animals to help people heal.

CRICOS

115753C

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$53,300.00 (US$ 35,126) per year
Accommodation - ranging from AUD$150 - $600 plus per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Roseworthy Campus

Mudla Wirra Rd,

Roseworthy,

South Australia,

5371, Adelaide, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$53,300.00 (US$ 35,126) per year
Accommodation - ranging from AUD$150 - $600 plus per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Roseworthy Campus

Mudla Wirra Rd,

Roseworthy,

South Australia,

5371, Adelaide, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission criteriaTo be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.Secondary education (Year 12)Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).Vocational Education and Training (VET)Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.Higher education studySuccessful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher. This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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