Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare

The University of Edinburgh

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Agriculture and related sciences

Applied 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:

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

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences