Clinical Animal Behaviour (Online Learning) MSc, PgDip (ICL), PgCert (ICL), PgProfDev
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Edinburgh
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
6 years
Course summary
This programme provides flexible postgraduate study designed to specifically address the demand for online clinical animal behaviour teaching within a supported learning environment.
The programme will utilise an evidence-based approach to explore the potential motivations, management and treatment options for abnormal and/or problem behaviours commonly expressed by companion animal species living within a domestic environment.
The subject involves a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on knowledge and techniques from the fields of: psychology ethology neurobiology pharmacology veterinary science.
This MSc programme is modular in structure, offering a flexible student-centred approach to the choice of courses studied. Please note that every 10 credits represents 100 hours of study time, and a time commitment of 20hrs per week when completing a 5 or 10 week course.
Mandatory course credits
You must complete a sufficient number of course credits to achieve the following awards:
Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits
Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits
Master of Science: 180 credits
Intermittent study
You may undertake this programme by intermittent study (flexible progression route), accruing credits within the following maximum time limits:
Postgraduate Certificate: 12-24 months
Postgraduate Diploma: 24-48 months
Master of Science: 36-72 months (this includes a maximum period of 12 months from the start of your dissertation to its completion)
Year 1: Certificate Courses
You will study Principles of Applied Animal Behaviour and Clinical Animal Behaviour along with either Anthrozoology (recommended for those continuing to Diploma/MSc and those wishing to pursue CCAB) or one of two other elective courses.
Year 2: Diploma Courses
You will study Clinical Animal Behaviour in Practice along with the 10 credit Research Methods and Data analysis (compulsory for those progressing to MSc) and a further 30 credits from a range of 20 and 10 credit elective courses.
Year 3: Masters
The dissertation element of the programme will allow further development of scientific skills and may take the form of a short research project, case studies relating to relevant professional experience or an extended literature review.
Postgraduate Professional Development
Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) is aimed at working professionals who want to advance their knowledge through a postgraduate-level course(s), without the time or financial commitment of a full masters, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.
Tuition fees
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£ 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
The University of Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland
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