Introduction
This exciting course uses a student-centred and evidence-based approach for the development of clinical skills. It is headed by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and European veterinary behaviour specialist, Professor Daniel Mills, and veterinary behaviourist Dr Helen Zulch.
This is an innovative programme, which provides students with the opportunity to develop both their theoretical and practical skills for the management of problem behaviour in companion animals, together with equipping its graduates with the necessary business skills to start their own business within the discipline.
Content
- Human animal interactions
- Domestic animal behaviour
- Development and regulation of behaviour
- Animal welfare
- Clinical skills for behaviour management
- Animal sector small business skills
- Research methods and thesis.
Teaching & Assessment
Full time: One year, including thesis (two days per week). Currently taught on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Part time: Two years, plus thesis (one day per week). Currently taught on Mondays (year one) and Tuesdays (year two).
Facilities
We have excellent facilities and students also have the chance to take advantage of puppy training classes, dog agility and the use of the on-site animal behaviour clinic.
The School of Life Sciences runs a long-established and internationally renowned veterinary behaviour clinic, which provides teaching material for the programme. The practice is supported by the Animal Behaviour Cognition and Welfare Group, which recently achieved some of the highest possible ratings for its research quality.
Links With Industry
Students benefit from the opportunity to engage with highly skilled, qualified and supportive academic staff who specialise in companion animal behaviour. Experts in ethics, animal welfare and small business enterprise also contribute to the course.
Careers
The programme prepares individuals for a career in companion animal behaviour or carrying out research with companion animals from a solid multi-disciplinary and scientific basis.
Graduates will be practically able, critical and independent thinkers with specialist knowledge of the development, diagnosis and management of behavioural disorders and conflicts in companion animal species, especially dogs and cats.
Entry Requirements
The MSc programme is open to students with at least a 2:1 at BSc/BA level or an equivalent degree in the life sciences including Veterinary Sciences and to students with a proven track record, including qualified veterinary nurses. All students will be interviewed before they register for the course to make sure that their needs and abilities match those of the course.
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £5,188 | £12,866 |
| Part-time | £29 per credit point | £72 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | N/A | N/A |
| Assessment Only | £15 per credit point | £36 per credit point |
| 2013 Entry | ||
| Full-time | £6,485 | £13,886 |
For information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.
