PgProfDev Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

Standalone online courses from the Clinical Animal Behaviour programme, which takes an evidence-based approach to the motivations, management and treatment of abnormal or problem behaviours in companion animals. The subject draws on psychology, ethology, neurobiology, pharmacology and veterinary science.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Department: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | Duration: Up to 2 years (maximum 50 credits), part-time intermittent online study | Intake: Multiple start dates (September 2027 for the award routes) | Study mode: online | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take individual courses worth up to 50 credits over two years, transferable towards the PgCert, PgDip or MSc. The full programme provides the academic foundation for recognition as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), Clinical Animal Behaviourist (Animal Behaviour and Training Council) or Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist (Animal Behavior Society, US).

Career pathways

The programme prepares students for work with companion animals in a variety of settings, including clinical animal behaviour counselling.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme (2027-28 entry): UK 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, with a biological background, for example veterinary medicine or science, biological sciences, zoology, psychology or animal/equine science. Entry is competitive and preference is given to grades above the minimum. Professional experience with companion animals is not required but may help; the personal statement and relevant experience sections should outline motivation and any practical experience. English language (all applicants, including UK nationals): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with at least 4.5 in each component; C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 overall with at least 169 in each component.

Intake: Multiple start dates (September 2027 for the award routes)

Duration: up to 2 years part-time (intermittent study)

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