Master's in Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Gain advanced training in animal behaviour, welfare, and experimental design at Queen's University Belfast.
Best for:Best for science graduates seeking advanced specialization in animal welfare, behaviour, and experimental research methodologies.
Overview
Queen's University Belfast offers a comprehensive Master's programme in Animal Behaviour & Welfare designed to equip students with fundamental training for competitive professional careers or future doctoral research. Throughout the course, participants explore animal behaviour, welfare science, experimental design, statistics, and presentation techniques. The curriculum provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue advanced academic study in behaviour, conservation, and ecological fields. Students benefit from structured instruction and rigorous academic standards within a supportive university environment.
What you'll do
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions covering animal behaviour and welfare
- Master experimental design methodologies and statistical analysis techniques
- Develop professional presentation skills tailored for scientific communication
- Undertake independent study and research projects aligned with animal welfare and ecology
Requirements
Degree required: Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science (including psychology), or an equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master's (UK Level 7)
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in a relevant area of science or psychology
- Demonstrated academic aptitude equivalent to a 2.2 Honours degree or appropriate professional experience
- Proficiency in English language meeting university entry thresholds
- Applicants must hold an acceptable undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent appropriate experience
- External medical or veterinary intercalating students must have successfully completed their third or fourth year with required approvals
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants should submit their application through the university's online application portal as early as possible. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language proficiency test results are ready for upload. A deposit is required to secure a place upon admission acceptance.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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