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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science View 47 other PhDs in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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.

Applicants must submit the following:

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 Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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