About this course
Manchester Metropolitan University offers MSc Animal Behaviour as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Animal and Veterinary Studies. Based in Manchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £19,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 89. The next intake is Semester 1 (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a UK honours degree – normally a 2:1 – or the international equivalent, in a relevant subject, e.g. ecology, biology, zoology, botany, animal behaviour or environmental science. We might also consider your application if you have several years’ professional experience in a related field.Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificatestwo references, one of which must be an academic referenceyour personal statementevidence of your
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
