MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Develop advanced knowledge of animal welfare, nutrition, genetics, behaviour and conservation. Study at ARU in Writtle and drive positive change for the natural world. Course durations vary slightly: 12 months (September starts), or 16 months (January starts).

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Dive into animal welfare, behaviour, nutrition, genetics and conservation. You’ll learn how diet impacts welfare in domestic, farm and zoo species, and develop skills in welfare inspection and nutritional assessment while getting hands-on with molecular techniques like PCR and electrophoresis. Year 1: Conservation Genetics, Nutritional Issues in Animal Welfare, Wildlife Conservation and Trade, Human Behaviour Change, Animal Ethics and Welfare, Practical Ecology and Conservation, Animal Behaviour, Research Methods (Postgraduate).

Career pathways

My time at ARU Writtle gave me the confidence and skills needed to further my career in animal welfare research. Prepare for an impactful career promoting biodiversity and animal wellbeing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,825 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1312

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