Overview

This online Master of Science in Animal Welfare and Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania provides in depth training in the science of animal welfare to working professionals engaged in animal protection, animal agriculture and food production, animal research, animal oversight or animal health as well as students interested in developing a career in these areas. The degree includes eight or nine online courses that can be completed in two-four years

Key facts:

Animal use raises questions about what we owe these animals in return for our benefits. Societal views about how man interacts with animals continue to evolve, continue to be debated and will reflect temporal, socio-economic or cultural perspectives. Animal welfare is the academic discipline that addresses both philosophical and scientific aspects of societal concerns about animal. Animal behavior is complex and intriguing, but also useful tool for understanding and improving animal welfare

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Animal Behavior
Animal Welfare Science
Animals & Society
Applied Animal Welfare and Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Animal Science Zoology View 41 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form the following:

Academic transcript detailing performance in courses leading to the last academic degree the student received
Current résumé
Two letters of recommendation that address your qualifications for this program, your potential for research or similar novel scholarly activities, and your commitment to/interest in animal welfare or behavior.
Personal statement that describes your motivation for participating in our research Master’s program as well as how you envision this program advancing your professional goals and aspirations.
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Tuition Fee

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International

63834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63834 USD per year during 24 months.
National

63834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63834 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

63834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63834 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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