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MSc - Master of Science
SRUC Edinburgh Campus
Distance/Online
SEP-25
6 years
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MSc - Master of Science
SRUC Edinburgh Campus
Distance/online
SEP-25
6 years
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This online, distance learning programme will give you a knowledge and understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on international issues. The course can be taken by intermittent study (flexible progression route) with a maximum time limit of six years for the MSc.
Course overview
The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to give you a knowledge and understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.
Delivered by researchers and teachers from SRUC and the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, the course also features a series of guest lecturers from around the world.
Specific course objectives are to provide you with:
This programme is affiliated with Edinburgh University's Global Health Academy.
What you'll learn
The programme offers teaching across a variety of areas, including history, culture and concepts of animal welfare, animal behaviour and welfare and animal ethics.
It also examines legislation, regulation and enforcement, science communication and applied animal welfare in the areas of production, companion and captive wild animals.
You'll use a blend of online learning methods, like discussion forums, podcasts and live tutorials.
You may choose to study to certificate, diploma or masters level.
It can take up to 6 years to complete the full MSc programme.
An undergraduate degree, with an excellent/very good classification (equivalent to UK first or 2:1) in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,000 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£19,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£19,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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