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Flexible postgraduate study from the University of Edinburgh designed to address the demand for online animal welfare education. Suitable for working professionals and others with an interest in studying a range of animal welfare disciplines.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science.
We may also consider your application if you have a degree in social science, ethics or law, or if you are an experienced veterinary nurse; please contact the programme team to check before you apply.
If you have relevant work experience and an undergraduate degree in an area other than science, law, ethics or social science we may also consider your application. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to the certificate level or Postgraduate Professional Development only in the first instance.
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Certificate phase Credits
International Animal Welfare Science 20
Animal Ethics, Policy and Law 20
Dissertation phase Credits
Dissertation 60 - must be written within a 12-month period
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