Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
The University of EdinburghApplied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare MSc is a postgraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
This highly respected MSc programme will enable you to develop the skills, knowledge and scientific understanding to pursue a career addressing local and global challenges to animal welfare.
Our multi-disciplinary programme is delivered by an internationally renowned research-led team, specialising in applied animal behaviour.
During this MSc you will:
* demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories, principles and concepts in animal behaviour and animal welfare
* plan and execute a significant project of research on applied animal behaviour or animal welfare by applying knowledge and a range of specialised techniques
* critically review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to address contemporary issues in animal welfare.
* communicate about animal welfare and animal behaviour, using appropriate methods, to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge/expertise
* exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in your own work and make informed judgements, on your own or collectively, on challenging animal welfare issues
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Agriculture and related sciences
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ