YouÕll develop an advanced knowledge and practical experience of research skills in animal behaviour, putting you in a strong position to move on to a PhD or a research career.
Why choose this course?
- 90% of Biological Sciences research quality was rated as world-leading or internationally-excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
- You'll study at a University situated in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and be surrounded by the South Downs National Park, so you can carry out field exercises right on your doorstep.
- You'll be taught by Evolution, Behaviour and Environment faculty in the School of Life Sciences, with interdisciplinary links with the School of Psychology, the Department of Informatics and Sussex Neuroscience.
Careers
Our MRes gives you the skills and understanding to carry out scientific research in your chosen area of study. It will place you in a strong position to move on to a PhD in animal behaviour or a research career in associated areas.
Graduate destinations
95% of students from the School of Life Sciences (excluding Chemistry) were in work or further study six months after graduating. Recent School of Life Sciences graduates have gone on to jobs including:
- commissioning editor, Royal Society Of Chemistry
- grants adviser, Wellcome Trust
- postdoctoral researcher, Cancer Research UK.
