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Postgraduate Animal and Veterinary courses

Extend your knowledge and practical skills with a Masters degree in animal behaviour, conservation, veterinary physiotherapy or equine science. Get hands-on experience on field trips, or in our specialist facilities.

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Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
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28 months part-time
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33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn the technologies and methods used in animal behaviour research and conservation
  • Play your part in developing solutions to modern conservation problems
  • Put your skills into practice on our residential field trip
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Animal Welfare and Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
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29 months part-time
Course features
  • Extend your knowledge of conservation issues and a range of animal species
  • Benefit from access to livestock, exotics and companion animals on campus
  • Learn from expert staff in our Centre for Equine and Animal Science
Course details Apply

Applied Bioscience

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time Sept
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15 months full-time Jan
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28-months-part-time-sept
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33-months-part-time-jan
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Royal Society of Biology

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Applied Wildlife Conservation

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
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15 months full-time
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28 months part-time
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33 months part-time
Course features
  • Learn how to sustainably manage wildlife and habitats
  • Develop vital research, analysis and communication skills
  • Put your skills into practice on field trips in the UK and abroad
Course details Apply

Equine Performance Science

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Take your equine knowledge, academic skills and research practice to the next level
  • Learn how to enhance performance and manage injury and rehabilitation, nutrition, welfare, exercise and more
  • Study at our dedicated equine campus in rural Essex
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Veterinary Physiotherapy

Postgraduate - MSc

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years part-time
Course features
  • Train to work as a veterinary physiotherapist, with a focus on canine and equine patients
  • Use specialist facilities on campus, and take part in practical lab and animal-handling sessions
  • Gain hands-on experience on placement days
Course details Apply

Biology

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
As a postgraduate researcher you will join an interdisciplinary group, within the School of Life Sciences, which is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas currently spanning global change ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare.
Course details Apply

Professional Doctorate in Science and Engineering

Research - DProf

Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Part-time
Course features
Combine doctoral research with your full-time career, and make a substantial contribution to the development of professional practice in your area. We can offer supervision in specialisms including ecology, conservation and animal behaviour and welfare, biomedical and forensic sciences, built environment, computing, medical and mechanical engineering, molecular biology, psychology or sport and exercise science.
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Sustainability

Research - PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Pursue your research degree with an internationally known institute that works with influential partners, including government and industry.
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Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
Full-time
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Part-time
Course features
Make a substantial contribution to knowledge in animal science and agriculture, in the shape of research. Work in an inspiring multidisciplinary setting that reflects latest trends in the field.
Course details Apply