Full-time
1 year
Part-time
2 years
Typical Offer
School
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Validated
Fees
Course Code
ANBHWLMS
Professor Anna Wilkinson - Postgraduate Research Lead
Professor Anna Wilkinson's research focuses on understanding animal cognition as part of a biological framework. She has two main research areas. She is interested in the way reptiles and amphibians perceive the world, how they learn about their environment, and how they use and retain this information. She is also interested in perception and categorisation - how animals process the vast amount of information that they perceive daily, why they attend to certain elements of their environment and how flexible their use of this information is.
School Staff List Make an EnquiryThe scientific study of animal behaviour and welfare furthers our understanding of why animals behave in the way that they do, and helps us learn how best to respond to the challenges that animals face when living in captive and wild environments. At Lincoln, this is informed by academics who are considered to be at the forefront of their respective fields in welfare assessment, animal management, evolutionary biology, and animal cognition, and the range of specialist facilities available includes aquatic and reptile facilities, an insectary, and a bioacoustics laboratory.
This MSc by Research provides an opportunity for students from biological subjects to begin research in the of Animal Behaviour and Welfare.
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. Students will have meetings with their academic supervisor, but the frequency of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.
The Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group comprises a unique team of internationally-renowned researchers working at the forefront of, and interface between, animal behaviour, cognition, health, and welfare.
Our mission is to use an inter-disciplinary approach to translate fundamental research in behaviour and cognition, to provide innovative, practical solutions for the benefit of animal health, welfare, and society.
Find out more about the group's work and its members by visiting our research pages: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/lifesciences/research/animalbehaviourcognitionandwelfare/
The MSc is awarded based on the quality of the students thesis and ability to present and successfully defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination (viva voce). They are also expected to demonstrate how their research findings have contributed to knowledge or developed existing theory or understanding.
The key to a successful research programme is to find a research subject that you are passionate about, and a supervisory team that have the expertise in this area. The first thing that all students should do is directly contact a member of staff who works in an area that you are interested in. We have wide areas of expertise in the School spanning animal behaviour and welfare.
Please visit the Research pages of the School of Life Sciences to find the areas you are interested in, and then identify potential academic supervisors:
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/lifesciences/research/
You are invited to contact the supervisors that you feel are best suited to your research area to discuss the process further.
Enrolment Dates
To support your experience within the postgraduate research community, new students are encouraged to enrol in October or January. However, applications are welcome at any point throughout the year, and enrolment can also take place at any relevant point.
In addition to meeting peers across the University who are starting their research programme at the same time, there is access to a central training programme designed around the first three months of study, and targeted support aligned to each stage of the postgraduate research journey. Alternative enrolment dates may be agreed with your supervisor on an individual basis.
First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future, and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, you can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Find out more about how postgraduate study can help further your career, develop your knowledge, or even prepare you to start your own business at one of our postgraduate events.
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Our research themes cover a unique set of areas, reflecting our role as a civic university and our aspirations to become thought leaders.
There are opportunites to get involved in exciting research projects by applying for a studentship.
Support is available across the University, offering a friendly, creative, and academically challenging research environment.