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International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law (Online Learning) MSc

University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    6 years

Course summary

The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.

The programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world.

The programme offers courses in a variety of areas, including: history, culture and concepts of animal welfare; animal behaviour; animal welfare assessmentanimal ethics; recommendations and policy; legislation, regulation and enforcement; science communication; applied animal welfare - production, companion and captive wild animals

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 6,370per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 109 5

    16th out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    218 99%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    89.0 89%

    6th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    83rd

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    176 84%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    36th

    1

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