Understand how animal behaviour research can be applied to solve modern conservation problems and develop the practical skills you need for a career in animal conservation, with our Masters degree in Cambridge.

 

Why Animal Behaviour: Applications at Conservation at ARU?

• Explore the intersection of animal behaviour research and conservation, leveraging modern technologies such as eDNA lab techniques to address pressing biodiversity challenges.
• Take part in an exciting optional European study tour to a field station in southern France.
• Expertly analyse and interpret real-life data by using cutting edge tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analyses, biostatistics and bioinformatics.
• Hone your research, networking and communication skills by working on projects in collaboration with an active network of local, national and international environmental organisations.
• Award-winning lecturers and high-impact researchers alongside guest lecturers will help you gain exposure to partnerships with animal behaviour, welfare, conservation genetics, and more.
• Engage in diverse conservation projects both locally and internationally through field trips, gaining hands-on experience of conservation management challenges.

 

What will I study?

On this cutting-edge Masters degree you'll study animal behaviour and consider how research technologies in this field can be applied to solve modern conservation problems.

 

This MSc Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation reflects growing awareness that knowledge and practical skills from animal behaviour research can help us develop effective solutions to the loss of biodiversity.

 

Developed in consultation with international conservation organisations, our postgraduate course will help you to develop the practical and analytical skills and knowledge needed for a career in animal conservation. It will also train you in the technologies and scientific methods used in animal behaviour research and modern conservation.