You are in > Home > SAC Learning > Courses > Postgraduate Taught Courses > MSc/PG Dip Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
MSc/PgDip Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
Pages In This Document
Mode of Study
The programme is available as a one year course for full-time students. There is also a possibility to complete the MSc over a period of three years.Year 1 = block 1 and 2
Year 2 = block 3
Year 3 = dissertation
Students wishing to be part-time should get in touch with the programme director before enrolling with the University of Edinburgh.
Location
EdinburghCourse Description
This course aims is to enhance knowledge and understanding of the scientific study of animal behaviour and animal welfare that can be applied effectively in science and practice.This MSc, initiated by Professor D. Wood-Gush in October 1990 has a strong international reputation and has received the support of many well-known animal welfare organisations in the UK and in Europe, including the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the British Veterinary Association's Animal Welfare Foundation, the Universities' Federation for Animal Welfare.
This MSc will further broaden your knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare. At the end of the course we hope that you will be able to:
- Demonstrate how scientific assessment of animal welfare can be applied in practical situation.
- Undertake philosophical debate relating to animal welfare.
- Communicate scientific results and information in research and other forms of debate.
- Utilise effective and modern methods for describing and analysing scientific data.
- Apply this knowledge in research (PhD) and in more practical environment.
A particular strength of the programme is that it enables its graduates to gain a very good overview of all up to date issues in the area of animal behaviour and welfare.
Each year we welcome some 25 students from different countries around the world. Students attending this postgraduate programme will benefit from excellent facilities and considerable expertise in animal behaviour and animal welfare matters. The University attracts a wide range of students from across the UK and worldwide, with one third of its full-time postgraduates coming from more than 100 countries from all over the world
Postgraduate Structure
Study Structure
The taught part of the MSc consists of 8 modules taught over 3 blocks of 5 weeks and is worth a total of 120 credits.Teaching is done 'in-house' between 09.15-16.45 from Monday-Friday.
Each module contains a mixture of lectures, seminars, practical and visits. Students will also be expected to spend a large proportion of time in 'out of class' study.
The taught part is followed by the dissertation (60 credits) which last between 5-6 months.
Methods of Delivery and Assessment
Each module is assessed by a combination of course work and examination.Entry Requirements
A good university Honours Degree (first or 2:1), or equivalent, in Animal Science, Biology, Psychology, Zoology or Veterinary Science.Evidence of proficiency in English must be provided by those for whom this is not their first language. Edinburgh University requires a language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Course Contacts
Course Contact
Dr Christine MoinardMsc Course Director and Researcher
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, Sir Stephen Watson Building, Bush Estate,
Penicuik
EH26 0PH
TelWork 0131 535 3214
Send Email
General Programme Contact
Student Recruitment & Admissions OfficeSAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Ayr Campus, Auchincruive Estate,
Ayr
KA6 5HW
TelWork +44 (0) 800 269453
Send Email