MSc International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law

MSc International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law

SCQF Level
11
Academic

This online learning programme provides knowledge and understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.

You will have:

  • An enhanced knowledge and understanding of animal welfare, ethics and law so as to address welfare concerns form a global perspective
  • An awareness of the importance of the application of science based evidence for advancing animal welfare
  • An understanding of animal welfare that can be applied in veterinary practice, animal research, animal management and care, animal production, welfare inspection, welfare assessment and the preparation of animal-based legislation
  • The skills and confidence to undertake ethical debate relating to animal welfare and animal use.

Find out more from SRUC. The MSc International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law qualification is awarded by the University of Edinburgh