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MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This was the first animal welfare MSc offered in the UK, established in 1990. The programme was initiated by Professor David Wood-Gush, one of the first scientists to investigate the effects of factory farming on animals.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine  |  Department: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies  |  Duration: 3 years part-time / 2 years part-time / 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,790 a year (2027/8). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 27,240 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 3 years part-time / 2 years part-time / 1 year full-time

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