Course descriptionThe programme provides students with an understanding of animal welfare that can be applied in animal research, management, care, production, inspection, assessment and preparation of legislation.
The Dick Vet has an impressive international reputation in animal welfare that has been strengthened by its links with the Scottish Agricultural College. By bringing together research and education from these institutions, a solid platform is created for education and research in animal behaviour and welfare. The degree programme can be intercalated with an undergraduate veterinary degree at Edinburgh or another university.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates will have:
* an increased understanding and awareness of the application of scientific principles to the study of animal behaviour and welfare, using farm animals;
* the ability to utilise effective, modern methods for describing and analysing scientific data;
* the ability to assess the welfare of animals in captivity and in the natural environment;
* the skills (dependent on practical experience) to be able to offer advice on applied animal behaviour and animal welfare issues;
* the capacity for considering philosophical debate relating to the use of animals by humans;
* awareness of the global issues that have an impact on animal welfare.
How You Will Be Taught
The taught part of the MSc consists of three blocks, each block containing four modules. Each module will be taught for two half-days per week. In total there are 12 modules. Each module contains a mixture of lectures, seminars and practicals. Students will be expected to spend a large proportion of time in study 'out of class'