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Overview
Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes important scientific, ethical, and other dimensions. Improving the understanding of animal welfare involves the fascinating study of animal behaviour as well as the challenge of accessing the emotions of animals. Learn more at the Animal Behaviour and Welfare programme from The University of Edinburgh.
Coursera allows you to preview the first module for free. You can choose this option when you enrol. If you wish to purchase the full course then you will pay in your local currency - the course price stated here may therefore vary depending on where you are in the world and the current exchange rate. Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course.
What you'll learn
You will learn about:
- The history and key concepts of animal welfare
- How animal welfare and behaviour can be assessed and measured; a practical animal welfare module for companion animals.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter
What We Can Measure We Can Manage
The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Down on the Farm
Lions, Tigers and Bears
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 22 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an Introductory course therefore no previous knowledge is required.
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents35 GBP / full≈ 35 GBP / full
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