Overview

This Clinical Animal Behaviour (Online Learning) programme from The University of Edinburgh will utilise an evidence-based approach to explore the potential motivations, management and treatment options for abnormal and/or problem behaviours commonly expressed by companion animal species living within a domestic environment.

The subject involves a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on knowledge and techniques from the fields of:

psychology

ethology

neurobiology

pharmacology

veterinary science.

This programme will contain teaching and learning that is aimed at your academic preparation for a professional career working with companion animals in a variety of settings, including clinical animal behaviour counselling.

Career opportunities

This programme is designed to equip you with the academic skills necessary to succeed in careers that require an evidence-based approach to clinical animal behaviour and training.

Veterinarians and veterinary nurses will develop their ability and confidence to support and advise clients in the area of companion animal behaviour.

Graduates can also use the qualification to enhance their career prospects in academia, research, non-governmental organisations and animal welfare charities.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

Captive and Free-ranging Wild Animal Welfare

Anthrozoology

Equitation Science

Clinical Animal Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-27 00:00:00

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Round 1 deadline: 24 January

Round 2 deadline: 4 April

Round 3 deadline: 27 June

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 21 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a biological background, for example a degree in:

veterinary medicine/ veterinary science

biological sciences

zoology

psychology

animal/equine science

Entry to this programme is competitive. Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements. Demonstrable experience working with companion animals in a professional capacity is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.

Please make sure that you use the 'Personal Statement' and 'Relevant Experience' sections of your application to outline why you would like to join the programme and how this fits with your future career plans. Please also detail any relevant practical experience or additional courses that you have completed outside of higher education.

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Tuition Fee

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International

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

PgDip - £12,735

PgCert - £6,370

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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