MRes / MSc Animal Health and Welfare

Course Summary Careers and employability

Your course leader and lecturers are actively involved in liaising with external agencies and industry to ensure the course is relevant and meets the needs of employers. Successful completion of the course will create employment opportunities within the animal sector, as well as within research areas such as animal, human health and sport industries. Some examples are: animal welfare organisations (RSPCA, Blue Cross, International League for the Protection of Horses, Dogs Trust, World Horse Welfare), international animal federations (e.g. Federation Equestrienne International, Federation Cynologique Internationale and Olympic Committee), sporting / performance industries and organisations (e.g. Wetherby's, The Kennel Club), animal consultancy - health, behaviour, training and welfare, charitable societies, governing bodies and relevant NGOs, nutritionists and nutrition advisors, sports psychology, competition training, rehabilitation, animal related law, animal / equine journalism, medical sales, insurance, coaching, lecturing, research industry, research assistant. There is also the possibility of further postgraduate research.