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The University of Edinburgh: Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This was the first animal welfare MSc offered in the UK, established in 1990. The programme was initiated by Professor David Wood-Gush, one of the first scientists to investigate the effects of factory farming on animals.
Today, the MSc has an international reputation and the support of well-known animal welfare organisations in the UK and Europe, including:
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Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)
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The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA)
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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW)
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Brooke
The programme content provides you with a thorough overview of the current key issues in animal behaviour and welfare.
You will gain an understanding of animal welfare issues in a broad range of contexts through practical visits to zoos, labs, abattoirs, markets and farms.
This is an on-campus degree programme based at the Easter Bush Campus. For students looking to pursue distance learning, you might be interested in the online MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Easter Bush Midlothian Edinburgh EH25 9RG |
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