Animal Behaviour and Welfare (MRes)

Studying for a MRes Animal Behaviour and Welfare at UCC will teach you key practical skills in the study of animal behaviour to meet a demand for personnel skilled in rigorous behavioural assessment methods. Our MRes course focuses on sampling procedures and skills, and the analysis, interpretation and reporting of behavioural data. All these skills are highly valued in today's agriculture sector and beyond.

Applicants must have a second-class honours degree (minimum H2.1 or equivalent) in a Biological Sciences area or an equivalent or related degree OR have reached an equivalent standard through completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Applicants must contact the proposed MRes supervisor to discuss and agree on a research proposal prior to their application. In addition, applicants will be interviewed by the proposed supervisor and Head of Discipline prior to application via UCC Apply.

English language requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. See our Postgraduate English Language Entry Requirements page for more information.

For applicants with qualifications completed outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. See our Qualification Comparison by Country page for more information.

International/non-EU applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure, visit our international research student page.

For more information contact the International Office.

The MRes in Animal Behaviour and Welfare is designed to give our students a research-intensive experience. Prospects for our MRes graduates include jobs relating to the production and regulation aspects of the agricultural sector, the pet sector, zoos and wildlife parks; veterinary practices, and further research (e.g. PhD).