Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences

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:

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3111 Laboratory technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
2112 Biological scientists
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

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