MSc Animal Welfare Science, Ethics & Law

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses

• Animal Ethics
• Animal Legislation And Societal Issues
• Animal Welfare Science
• Key Research Skills
• Term 2: Optional Courses
• Animal Welfare Assessment
• Biodiversity Informatics
• Biology Of Suffering
• Care & Enrichment Of Captive Animals
• Conservation Genetics
• Economic Tools For Conservation
• Genetic And Genomic Aspects Of Antimicrobial Resistance
• Geographic Information Systems For Ecologists
• Human Dimensions Of Conservation
• Introduction To Bayesian Statistics
• Invertebrate Identification
• Multi Species Models
• Principles Of Conservation Ecology
• Single Species Models
• Societal Aspects Of Amr
• Vertebrate Identification
   

Core Msc Component

• Research Project

At least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.
 

In your application, please submit a personal statement (up to 200 words) outlining your interests and why you want to study this programme at the University of Glasgow.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980
   

Deposits

International applicants are required to pay a deposit of £1000 when an offer is made.

Students are exposed to potential work places and can make valuable contacts with professionals in the welfare community.
 

Where possible this is a two-way exchange in which communities are offered help with any issues they have and for which assistance may be provided in finding a solution (e.g. through independent research projects, supervised by university staff).
 

This is also an option open to other courses and could benefit the students in the long-term as well as give the university valuable connections with the wider community.
 

Students from this programme have gone on to a very wide variety of graduate roles in academia and the labour market across the UK and also in Europe.
 

Job titles include:

• agricultural officer for regional government, animal carer (horses), animal technician, canine carer, locum vet nurse, veterinary meat hygiene inspector
   

Other graduates have progressed to PhDs in veterinary medicine and science.