International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law

Entry requirements

A degree in the following would be advantageous:

• Veterinary science
• Biological sciences
• Zoology
• Animal/Equine Science
• Pharmacology/Pharmacy

However, candidates with a relevant background and alternative qualifications may be accepted onto the programme, and are encouraged to contact us for further details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 SRUC and the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) 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 assessment
• animal ethics
• recommendations and policy
• legislation, regulation and enforcement
• science communication
• applied animal welfare - production, companion and captive wild animals