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Certificate in Animal Welfare and Behavior at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Four-course for-credit certificate for people working with animals in research, industry and the nonprofit sector, and those pursuing careers in animal health and welfare. Taught by Penn Vet faculty with asynchronous and weekly synchronous components, following Penn's semester schedule.

Faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: 4 courses (24 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses: Fundamentals of Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare Science, Animals & Society, and Applied Animal Welfare and Behavior.

Career pathways

Careers in animal health and welfare, and work with animals in research, industry and nonprofit organisations.

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Application information

Duration: 4 courses (24 credits)

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