SAFEGUARDING ANIMAL WELFARE

MSC ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND WELFARE

Queen's University

Ranked 2nd in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture

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Animal Behaviour is the scientific study of what animals do, from single-celled organisms, invertebrates to vertebrates. It is one of the most exciting and interesting scientific disciplines, expanding rapidly over recent decades.

Animal behaviour is key to understanding evolutionary processes, and there is a growing need to understand behaviour due to the impact of an increasing human population.

Designed for students aiming to work in research, education, and industry in the life sciences sector. Specifically, this MSc will provide you with an advanced understanding of current and emerging issues in both Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare and provide you with an extensive range of lectures in a variety of topics.

Throughout the course students will get fundamental training in Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare, Experimental Design, Statistics, and Presentation Skills to succeed on the competitive job market.

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"It’s amazing that you can go into so many different routes with one programme."
Kelsey Pedersen, America

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

An understanding of animal behaviour is of fundamental importance to safeguard animal welfare. Thus, the study of animal behaviour provides the foundation for successful conservation and to increase and regulate the welfare of both domestic and wild animals. The course covers a wide range of animals, from insects to primates, taking in companion and farm animals.

Work Placement

The School of Biological Sciences has provided work placement opportunities to students for more than 10 years, through a dedicated team of Career and Work Placement Officers that work for our School. This course offers the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a variety of organizations subject to availability of placements. The work placement module is optional: students will have the option to either complete the module Professional Development and Work Placement, or the module Research Project: Animal Behaviour and Welfare.

Why Queen's?

This course offers a unique opportunity to obtain a qualification in the fields of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare delivered by research active scientists in the field. World class facilities give applied experience with access to Queen’s Marine Laboratory at Portaferry, Belfast Zoo, Farm Animal Research Facilities and collections throughout the UK and Ireland, equipping you to have a direct impact on the lives of animals.

Why Choose Queen's

Top 170 in the world for graduate prospects

(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)

World-class university

‘One of the world’s most beautiful universities’ (Huffington Post), Queen’s is the 9th oldest university in the UK, established in 1845 with over 170 years of teaching excellence.

The UK's Best Value Student City

Belfast has the lowest cost of living in the UK (Mercer Cost of Living City Ranking 2023)

Employment potential

Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 92% of Queen’s graduates were in employment and/or further study 15 months after completing their course

State-of-the-art facilities

Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 15 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2023)