MRes Animal Welfare
Newcastle University
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MRes - Master of Research

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MRes - Master of Research

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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SEP-26

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Our Animal Welfare MRes explores the welfare of laboratory, farm, companion and wild animals. Our Animal Welfare MRes uses a multi-disciplinary approach that includes:animal behaviourcognitionphysiologyneuroscienceinformaticssocial scienceslaw and ethicsIt is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or related disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS, BDS and veterinary students. You'll study a compulsory module in animal welfare. You can also choose ...Read more

Our Animal Welfare MRes explores the welfare of laboratory, farm, companion and wild animals. Our Animal Welfare MRes uses a multi-disciplinary approach that includes:animal behaviourcognitionphysiologyneuroscienceinformaticssocial scienceslaw and ethicsIt is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or related disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS, BDS and veterinary students. You'll study a compulsory module in animal welfare. You can also choose from our broad range of further taught modules to develop your bespoke course. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Animal Welfare Research.

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16/279
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2nd
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31st

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or a related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree

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£12,500 per year

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£30,700 per year

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£30,700 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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