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.

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:

• The nature of noise fear in domestic dogs

• Effect of stereotypic behaviour on learning in horses

• Assessment of impulsivity in domestic dogs
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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: Evolution of sexual selection in the beetle Callosobruchus maculatus Movements of Bream (Abramis brama) along the River Witham, Lincolnshire Population survey of Adders (Vipera berus) at Laughton Forest, Lincolnshire

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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:

• Breed structure analysis for Cleveland Bay horses

• Cryopreservation and membrane penetration of sperm

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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.