Ethology

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Ethology is the branch of biological sciences that examines the behaviour of animals. The Masters programme provides a broad insight into the complete subject. You will study how animals communicate and solve conflicts, the social structure of animal communities, pair formation and reproduction in animals, and how competition and co-operation can be developed. The evolution and function of behaviour are discussed, as are how behaviour is formed during the life of the individual and how learning and experience influence inherited patterns of behaviour for further adaptation to the environment in which the individual lives. A knowledge of ethology is important in many fields of biology, including ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. It also has applications outside of the scientific sphere. Ethology is needed within all areas in which humans use animals to secure their existence or for pleasure. One important requirement for ethology arises when the requirements of ethical treatment of animals arises and the animals well-being is to be ensured. The programme includes lectures, seminars and practical studies in the natural world, either in a laboratory or at our research station. The following courses are compulsory within the programme: Ethology II (7.5 hp), Ethics and Animal Welfare (7.5 hp), Human behaviour: Biology and Culture (7.5 hp), and a degree project in ethology for 30-60 hp. In addition, selected and freely selected courses for a minimum of 37.5 hp are included. The programme requires previous knowledge of ethology corresponding to the Bachelor course Ethology I (15 hp). (This course can be read within the framework of the Masters programme.) The Masters Programme in Ethology aims to provide the background required for continued work within those parts of society in which aspects of animal behaviour are important. In addition to fundamental research at a university, ethologists work in such fields as domestic animals, conservation biology, zoos, the pharmaceuticals industry, and animal welfare. The evolution and function of behaviour are discussed, as are how behaviour is formed during the life of the individual and how learning and experience influence inherited patterns of behaviour for further adaptation to the environment in which the individual lives. A knowledge of ethology is important in many fields of biology, including ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. It also has applications outside of the scientific sphere. Ethology is needed within all areas in which humans use animals to secure their existence or for pleasure. One important requirement for ethology arises when the requirements of ethical treatment of animals arises and the animals well-being is to be ensured. The programme includes lectures, seminars and practical studies in the natural world, either in a laboratory or at our research station. The following courses are compulsory within the programme: Ethology II (7.5 hp), Ethics and Animal Welfare (7.5 hp), Human behaviour: Biology and Culture (7.5 hp), and a degree project in ethology for 30-60 hp. In addition, selected and freely selected courses for a minimum of 37.5 hp are included. The programme requires previous knowledge of ethology corresponding to the Bachelor course Ethology I (15 hp). (This course can be read within the framework of the Masters programme.) The Masters Programme in Ethology aims to provide the background required for continued work within those parts of society in which aspects of animal behaviour are important. In addition to fundamental research at a university, ethologists work in such fields as domestic animals, conservation biology, zoos, the pharmaceuticals industry, and animal welfare.

The programme includes lectures, seminars and practical studies in the natural world, either in a laboratory or at our research station. The following courses are compulsory within the programme: Ethology II (7.5 hp), Ethics and Animal Welfare (7.5 hp), Human behaviour: Biology and Culture (7.5 hp), and a degree project in ethology for 30-60 hp. In addition, selected and freely selected courses for a minimum of 37.5 hp are included. The programme requires previous knowledge of ethology corresponding to the Bachelor course Ethology I (15 hp). (This course can be read within the framework of the Masters programme.) The Masters Programme in Ethology aims to provide the background required for continued work within those parts of society in which aspects of animal behaviour are important. In addition to fundamental research at a university, ethologists work in such fields as domestic animals, conservation biology, zoos, the pharmaceuticals industry, and animal welfare.

General requirements for Master's programmes:- An academic degree (i.e. a Bachelors degree or the equivalent, at least 180 ECTS.) Stockholm University does accept applicants in their last year of Bachelor's studies. See note below: Previous university records- Proficiency in English, which must be demonstrated in one of the following ways: * IELTS score (Academic) of 6.5 or more (with no section scoring below 5.5) * TOEFL score 20 in written test, total score of 90 (internet based) * TOEFL score 4,5 in written test, total score of 575 (paperbased) * Cambridge/Oxford - Advanced or Proficiency levelTOEFL test scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS), to University Admissions in Sweden (institution code: SWEDEN 3477). English language test exemptions Some students may be exempt from submitting formal test evidence. These are: * Students who have a Bachelor's degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the latest edition of International Handbook of Universities. * Students who have a Bachelor's degree (a Swedish Kandidatexamen or equivalent academic qualifications) with English as the major subject. * Students with a 4-year university degree in Engineering, Science or Technology from India and Pakistan. * Students who have 30 HE credits from a Nordic country and the language of instruction of the course/programme/university is English. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90