Evolution and Human Behaviour

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

• any biological or behavioural science discipline, including anthropology, psychology and linguistics
• or an MBBS/BDS degree

This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study.

Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MRes explores the biological study of behaviour and the central questions related to evolution and human behaviour research.

Overview

Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes is for graduates with a BSc in:

• the life sciences
• psychology
• anthropology

Qualified or intercalating MBBS or BDS students can also apply.

What you'll learn

The course includes training in research approaches. They are relevant to the area of evolution and human behaviour.

You'll train in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

The core module on the biological study of behaviour asks questions in evolution and human behaviour research. These include:

• adaptive consequences
• proximate mechanisms
• development
• evolutionary history

Other relevant modules focus on:

• comparative cognition
• sensory systems
• psychiatric disorders and their treatment

You'll join research-led seminars. Members of the Centre for Behaviour and Evolution cover evolutionary psychology areas. These include:

• human mate choice
• altruism and cooperation
• food choices and obesity
• comparative and developmental psychology of cognition

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information