Rydym yn defnyddio cwcis ar ein gwefan. I ddysgu mwy am y cwcis yr ydym yn eu defnyddio, gweler ein polisi cwcis. Gallwch reoli cwcis trwy osodiadau eich porwr. Trwy barhau i bori'r safle rydych yn cytuno i'n defnydd o gwcis.
Derbyn a Chau.
How and why
do animals behave as they do? Animal behaviourists use rigorous, scientific
methods to answer such questions. The scientific study of animal
behaviour provides amazing insights into the ways in which animals survive and
reproduce within their dynamic environment is essential for the successful
conservation and management of rare and endangered species; and is key to
improving the welfare of captive and domestic animals. This variant of our Animal
Behaviour scheme includes an integrated year in industry between the second and
fourth years of study. A year of work experience will greatly enhance your employment
prospects, and provide a head start to your career in Animal Behaviour!
Bodlonrwydd Myfyrwyr Cyffredinol a Chanlyniadau Cyflogadwyedd
91% boddhad cyffredinol myfyrwyr i Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig (ACF 2019)
98% o’n graddedigion mewn gwaith a/neu astudiaethau pellach o fewn chwe mis ar ôl graddio, 3% yn uwch na graddedigion y Gwyddorau Biolegol yn genedlaethol, (HESA 2018*)
Trosolwg
Why study BSc Animal Science at Aberystwyth University?
You will be taught and mentored by enthusiastic teaching staff that conduct research across the spectrum of animal species and behavioural responses.
All students will have access to fantastic laboratories & equipment, including radio-tracking equipment, nest boxes, laboratories & aquaria, plus a historic specimen collection. Amazing local habitats including coastlines, estuaries, woodlands, and hills, allowing access to species such as red kites, chough, grey seals, bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises. And if you still have more appetite for field work, you can take the residential field course in animal behaviour too.
Undertake an integrated year in industry that is assessed and will count towards your final degree classification. Note that students must organise their work experience under the guidance of our Director for Employability and that it must be relevant to Animal Behaviour. If students cannot secure a placement they are required to transfer to BSc Animal Behaviour C120.
Although work experience may not be paid. Students will pay a discounted fee during your year in industry. Full details available here.
Ein Staff
Mae gan y rhan fwyaf o staff dysgu Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig gymwysterau hyd at safon PhD ac maent yn ymchwilwyr gweithgar. Hefyd, mae gan staff y cyrsiau galwedigaethol gefndir ym myd diwydiant. Mae yn yr Athrofa nifer fawr o staff sy'n gwneud ymchwil yn unig ac mae'n bosib y bydd y myfyrwyr yn dod i gysylltiad â hwy.
Modiwlau
Noder: Y modiwlau a restrir isod yw'r modiwlau y bwriedir eu cyflwyno ar hyn o bryd yn ystod y flwyddyn academaidd nesaf ac mae'n bosibl y gallant newid. Maent wedi'u cynnwys yma i roi syniad o strwythur y cwrs.
Many of our students go on to postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level, aiming for careers in pure or applied science, or science communication. Others have gone on to careers as scientific animal technicians and medical laboratory assistants. During their studies, many of our students have volunteered for conservation projects such as the Pine Martin Recovery Project and Iberian Lynx captive breeding program, or for organisations such as the RSPB.
Your year in industry:
Make no mistake, you will develop confidence and gaining experience in the industry will stimulate your enthusiasm for the subject.
Completing a year in industry will allow you to:
Apply the learning from your course to the work environment;
Make industry contacts;
Develop practical skills related to your area of study;
Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study;
Enhance your CV and better prepare yourself for a job after graduating.
Students on this scheme should note that the department institute does not have automatic placements for every applicant. You will be responsible for finding securing the work experience, however, you will have the assistance of our institute Work Experience Coordinator and our dedicated careers advisor (James Cuffe, jpc11@aber.ac.uk). If you fail to find work experience you will be able to convert your course to the three-year version of your subject.
Addysg a Dysgu
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the four-year degree scheme.
Your first year will provide a broad grounding in biology,
and training in the skills needed to succeed in your studies. Subject areas
will include:
The evolution and diversity of life
Animal physiology
Diagnosis and control of animal diseases
Wildlife forensics
Study and communication skills, and many
others.
In your second year you will undertake specialist modules in
animal behaviour, and gain essential scientific skills. Subject areas will
include:
Ethology, the scientific study of animal
behaviour
Modern zoo science
Veterinary health
Quantitative and qualitative procedures for
data analysis
Good research design and planning
In your third year you will undertake your work experience in
an industry that is relevant to the field of Animal Behaviour.
In your final year, subject areas will include:
The behaviour and welfare of domesticated
animals
The physiological mechanisms behind animal
behaviour
A compulsory dissertation research project
Optional modules chosen from a selection
including wildlife conservation, advanced topics in animal behaviour, and a
residential animal behaviour field course
Further information:
Synthesize information from scientific
literature
Understand and explain the implications of
developments in subjects such as parasitology
Scrutinise data in terms of quality and
quantity
Respond to new data through laboratory
investigation
Develop your practical skills in animal
handling which augment your theoretical knowledge
How will I be taught?
Your course will be delivered through lectures, workshops,
tutorials and practicals.
You will receive training in concepts, research and
methodology relating to science of animal behaviour. This will be undertaken by
laboratory research and experimentation, as well as hands on exercises.