MSc Animal Welfare Science, Ethics & Law at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A Masters in animal welfare science, ethics and legislation covering the needs of animals kept in captivity, including zoos, farms, laboratories and wildlife. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology towards Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) requirements.

Department: School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

180 credits with core courses Animal Ethics and Law, Animal Welfare Science, Assessment of Animal Well-Being and Key Research Skills, optional courses such as Animal Identification, Conservation Genetics and Care & Enrichment of Captive Animals, and the AWSEL Independent Project.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked as agricultural officers, animal carers, animal technicians, canine carers, locum vet nurses and veterinary meat hygiene inspectors, and some progressed to PhDs in veterinary medicine and science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree related to Animal Biology; professional experience in caring for animals may also be considered. For applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT and other tests accepted; test must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start; requirement must be met in a single test). Applications: international and EU applicants apply in rounds, the last round closing 8 July 2027 (September 2027 entry); UK applicants by 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Home & RUK. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027/28). International & EU. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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