Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) - Roseworthy Campus

Love interacting with animals?

Fascinated by pets and their personalities?Animal behaviour is psychology for the animal kingdom.

It’s about understanding the science behind why animals act in certain ways, how we should work with them, and how we can look after their futures.

It even informs our understanding of human behaviour.

Students will have the opportunity to engage with industry through numerous events and take part in a 13-week industry research project, which includes site visits, field work and placements.

Academic Program Rules

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Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour)

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year1 S1 ANIML SC 1015RW Animal Handling & Husbandry I PSYCHOL 1000 Psychology IA BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and CellsorBIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology IorBIOLOGY 1001 Fundamentals of Biology [Summer] SCIENCE 1400 Science or Fiction IorABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country and Protocols S2 ANIML SC 1016RW Principles in Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Ethics I PSYCHOL 1001 Psychology IB BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) Year2 S1 ANIML SC 2506RW Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIA ANIML SC 2520RW Research Methodology for Animal Sciences II Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units S2 ANIML SC 2507RW Comparative Animal Anatomy & Physiology IIB AN BEHAV 2000RW Foundations of Animal Behaviour Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Year 3  S1 AN BEHAV 3020RW Animal Management [Summer] AN BEHAV 3000RW Applied Behaviour Analysis for Animals Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units S2 AN BEHAV 3010RW Advanced Applications in Animal Behaviour Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

There is a growing understanding that behaviour (both human and animal) is key to a wide range of areas, including policy, economics, law enforcement and resource management. Employment opportunities exist in the following areas:

• shelters and welfare organisations
• private animal training
• zoos and wildlife parks
• animal management for government agencies
• research
• education.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Life Scientist, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Livestock Production, Animal Technician, Animal Behaviourist, Animal Breeding, Animal Welfare, Entrepreneur, Quarantine Officer, Research Associates, Research Manager, Research Scientist, Research and Education, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Officer, Scientist, Welfare Officer, Wildlife Officer, Zookeeper, ...