Postgraduate Programmes
There are opportunities to achieve an MPhil or PhD by research within the department. Although many projects are based at Riseholme Park, there is scope for research to be carried out in field situations. It is possible to register for both full-time and part-time study. Click here for details of taught courses for postgraduate study.
Click here for more general information about postgraduate research at the University of Lincoln, including details of fees and funding.
Research Programmes
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Main research area are in: domestic and
captive animal behaviour, cognition and welfare; anthrozoology;
and clinical animal behaviour. For more information contact
Professor Daniel Mills or
Dr Jonathan Cooper.
Recent or current projects include:
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The nature of noise fear in domestic dogs
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Effect of stereotypic behaviour on learning in horses
- Assessment of impulsivity in domestic dogs
Conservation Biology
Main research areas are in: Understanding the
evolutionary process in relation to conservation, Maintaining
the full behavioural repertoire of captive animals in
anticipation of reintroduction to the wild, Assessing livestock
biodiversity and developing mechanisms its sustainable
utilisation. For more information contact
Professor Stephen
Hall or Dr Paul Eady.
Recent or current projects
include:
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Equine Science
Research areas include: Exercise physiology;
Reproductive biology, specifically sperm maturation and
fertilisation; Cryopreservation of sperm for genetic
conservation; Novel approaches to equine management, health and
nutrition; Veterinary microbiology and dermatology. For more
information contact Dr Mark Curry or
Dr Elaine
Campbell.
Recent or current projects include:
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Breed structure analysis for Cleveland Bay horses
- Cryopreservation and membrane penetration of sperm
MSc Clinical
Animal Behaviour
The Department
is currently developing a full-time Masters programme in Clinical Animal Behaviour with an anticipated start date of
Autumn 2009. The course will be based on case studies and
structured to ensure that practical skills are developed whilst
current research and clinical information is conveyed.
To
register interest and for further details contact
Dr Helen
Zulch.