Clinical Animal Behaviour (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Part-time 6 Years Veterinary science

About this course

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

The programme will utilise an evidence-based approach to explore the potential motivations, management and treatment options for abnormal and/or problem behaviours commonly expressed by companion animal species living within a domestic environment.

The subject involves a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on knowledge and techniques from the fields of:

* psychology

* ethology

* neurobiology

* pharmacology

* veterinary science

This programme will contain teaching and learning that is aimed at your academic preparation for a professional career working with companion animals in a variety of settings, including clinical animal behaviour counselling.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: Professional Development Diploma

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
2112 Biological scientists
3240 Veterinary nurses
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Veterinary science