MPhil Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Course Overview This research degree provides an advanced academic exploration of animal behaviour and welfare, preparing students to address complex challenges in both captive and wild environments. The programme is distinguished by its world-class academics and state-of-the-art specialist facilities, offering a unique environment for doctoral training. Students are guided to become independent researchers, culminating in a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field. Key Program Highlights Learn from leading academics at the forefront of welfare assessment, animal cognition, and evolutionary biology. Gain hands-on experience using specialist facilities including aquatic and reptile units, an insectary, and a bioacoustics lab. Develop key research skills through university training courses and present your work at national and international conferences. Receive dedicated supervisory guidance to produce progress reports and publish work in peer-reviewed journals. Acquire valuable transferable skills in problem-solving, project management, and scientific communication.