Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare MSc

Full time See Course MSc 1 year full-time or up to 3 years part-time
Veterinary Sciences (35)

About the course

This was the first animal welfare MSc offered in the UK, established in 1990. The programme was initiated by Professor David Wood-Gush, one of the first scientists to investigate the effects of factory farming on animals.  

Today, the MSc has an international reputation and the support of well-known animal welfare organisations in the UK and Europe, including: 

The programme content provides you with a thorough overview of the current key issues in animal behaviour and welfare. 

You will gain an understanding of animal welfare issues in a broad range of contexts through practical visits to zoos, labs, abattoirs, markets and farms. 

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Entry Requirements

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Where will I study?

Where is University of Edinburgh