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Study Details: 1-2 Years
Further your knowledge of animal welfare nutrition genetics behaviour and conservation with our Masters degree at ARU Writtle.
Learn from highly qualified research-active staff who will support you as you study a range of modules based on the approach of putting science into practice.
As a student at ARU in Writtle you’ll have access to livestock exotic and companion animals on campus.
You’ll benefit from our relationships with Colchester Zoo Essex Wildlife Trust the Zoological Society of London (including both London and Whipsnade Zoos) and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare. There may be opportunities to undertake dissertation research projects in the zoos.
Our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge of animal welfare and conservation and take the next step in your career.
A first degree with honours in a related science subject such as animal science agriculture biological sciences zoology veterinary or bioveterinary science or other appropriate life-science degree and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent. Applicants with a first honours degree in another discipline but with significant work experience will also be considered.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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As an MSc in Animal Welfare & Conservation graduate you'll be highly skilled and employable ready to secure management-level jobs or improve your promotion prospects.
You may pursue roles in areas such as animal welfare nutrition zoo keeping conservation or research. Opportunities exist in a number of sectors including:
senior positions in Government services such as DEFRA quarantine officers
animal health inspector
companies specialising in farm animal nutrition and pet food manufacturing breeding and reproduction veterinary medicines and pharmaceuticals
animal welfare charities
zoos animal rescue centres and safari parks
independent wildlife agencies such as RSPB Scottish Natural Heritage Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Core modules
Research Methods (Postgraduate) (15 credits)
Conservation Genetics (15 credits)
Nutritional Issues in Animal Welfare (15 credits)
Wildlife Resources (15 credits)
Current Issues in Animal Science (15 credits)
Animal Behaviour (15 credits)
Animal Ethics and Welfare (15 credits)
Animal Protection and Habitat Conservation (15 credits)
Taught Masters Degree - Dissertation (60 credits)
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