Overview
The study of behavior is at the interface of several scientific disciplines, including anatomy, ecology, evolution, neuroscience and physiology. This Animal Behavior program at Arizona State University offers the diverse but specialized array of skills and knowledge needed to produce excellent research in animal behavior.
Students gain knowledge and skills with applied scientific value in areas such as veterinary science and mental and behavioral health in humans. The ecological focus of the program feeds into local, state and global priorities in biological conservation and ecosystem sustainability.
Career Opportunities
A doctorate in animal behavior provides strong preparation for academic careers at every level, including community colleges and research universities.
The skills and knowledge obtained in this program are also valuable for government careers in federal and state agencies responsible for wildlife management and conservation and for conservation-related careers in nongovernmental organizations.
Career examples include:
- animal scientist
- biology professor
- conservation biologist
- postsecondary biology teacher
- wildlife biologist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Populations: Evolutionary Ecology
- Advanced Evolutionary Medicine
- Landscape Ecology
- Computing for Research
- Society and Natural Resource Management
- Social-Ecological Systems & Adaptation
- Drylands in a Changing Earth
- Genetics and Genomics of Behavior
- Current Topics in Evolutionary Biology
- Principles of Evolution
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Animal Science View 42 other PhDs in Animal Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- academic record form
- personal statement
- curriculum vitae or resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26964 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
24729 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
15069 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 60 months.
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