Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare (MSc)

Programme description

This programme has popular international appeal and is endorsed by many international organisations for its up-to-date understanding and application of the latest animal welfare methods and practices.

We provide students with an understanding of animal welfare that can be applied in animal research, management, care, production, inspection, assessment and preparation of legislation.

In addition to the core teaching team, we have many guest lecturers travel to Edinburgh each year to teach on the programme, allowing you to benefit from the experience and knowledge of professionals working throughout the animal behaviour and welfare community.

• Why study Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare?

Programme structure

The programme involves taught courses and your own dissertation.

Throughout the taught courses you will take part in many visits to farms and animal facilities and will study the following courses:

• Introduction to Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
• Biology of Suffering
• Animal Cognition and Consciousness
• Scientific Methodology
• Animal Welfare Applications

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You can complete the programme over one, two or three years.

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Dissertation

From March until August, you will work on a research project.

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Career opportunities

Graduates move on to a variety of jobs such as research technicians, scientific advisors and lecturers. Many will also continue their study and enrol in a PhD.

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Visit the Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare (MSc) page on the University of Edinburgh website for more details!