MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation

at Writtle University College

Modules :
 

• Research Methods (Postgraduate)    
• Current Issues in Animal Science
• Animal Genetic Resources    
• Animal Behaviour
• Nutritional Issues in Animal Welfare

• Applicants will normally hold a good BSc Honours degree (2.2 or above) from a recognised university in a related science subject such as animal science, agriculture, biological sciences, zoology, veterinary or bioveterinary science or other appropriate life-science degree .
• Applicants with a BSc (Hons) 3rd class pass, with extensive industrial experience may also be considered for the Masters programme. Applications from non-UK students are particularly welcome.
• All applications received will be reviewed and decisions for admission to the programme will be made on individual merit. Applicants may be interviewed if there is some doubt over the extent of academic qualification or linguistic skills.
• Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate a level of competence that enables them to study at a postgraduate level. A test score of 6.5 is required in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) tests.

Home
£8,568 per year

Overseas
£14,105 per year

Graduates are likely to use their award to secure management-level jobs and/or to improve their promotion prospects if they are already employed both in international and national organisations.
 

Many opportunities exist in either government services or related agencies services, for example:
 

• Senior positions in DEFRA as quarantine officers
• Animal health inspectors