Masters Degrees in Animal Science

Massey’s Master of Science (Animal Science) will allow you to make a major contribution to animal science. Whether you want to take a first step in a research career or would like a specialised role in livestock or animal industries, a MSc (Animal Science) will give you the skills you need.

Our MSc in Animal Science provides students with the research-led, high quality postgraduate teaching, education and professional training required to pursue leading careers in a wide range of Animal Science related fields throughout the world.

The implementation of . EU directive 2010/63/EU.  on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes has immediate consequences for scientific personnel, their training needs and the associated job market.

Designed for students aiming to work in research, education, and industry in the life sciences sector.

Writtle University College provides a stimulating environment for you to pursue your studies in animal welfare and conservation, supported by research from the Centre for Equine and Animal Science (CEQAS).

Prepare yourself for a research career or postgraduate doctoral study in animal science. You will enhance your understanding of safe and sustainable livestock production whilst developing as a confident and independent researcher.

MPhil supervision covers a number of research topics supported by research active academic staff. Our range of research areas relate to animal health and welfare, environmental impact of livestock systems, and safety and quality of livestock products.

The Masters Degree in Equine Science at Aberystwyth is a long established, internationally recognised course and will provide you with a research-led, high quality postgraduate teaching and education, allowing you to acquire the advanced subject knowledge and professional skills required to enter the top careers in the equine industry and related professions.

This programme has been designed to allow graduates in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science the opportunity to enhance their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the scientific study of animal behaviour in ways that can be applied effectively in science and practice.

This programme provides flexible postgraduate study designed to specifically address the demand for online clinical animal behaviour teaching within a supported learning environment.

The Masters Degree in Livestock Science offers biological, scientific and professional training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue leading careers in the livestock industries, in scientific research, in consultancy services, and in education.

Based in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, this one-year taught MSc programme is aimed at future research leaders in the field of animal behaviour.

The MSc in Animal Behaviour addresses the interaction between environment, experience and physiology in the development and dynamics of behaviour.

The programme is distinctive in that is allows students to look at developing the academic theories of animal behaviour and welfare with the practical applications of this knowledge in a wider context. Throughout the programme there will be a strong emphasis on the ethics and welfare of using animals and students will be able to consider the physiological areas relating to animal welfare.

This postgraduate degree course will further your career in the animal behaviour and welfare community, combining classroom and vocational learning.