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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Edinburgh
Online
SEP-25
2 years
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The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.
The programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world.
The programme offers courses in a variety of areas, including: history, culture and concepts of animal welfare; animal behaviour; animal welfare assessmentanimal ethics; recommendations and policy; legislation, regulation and enforcement; science communication; applied animal welfare - production, companion and captive wild animals
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science.
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Domestic
£6,370 per year
Students from Domestic
10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125
£6,370 per year
Students from EU
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£6,370 per year
Students from International
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