Our Masters programme in Animal Welfare (Equine Behaviour and Welfare is a pathway from the existing MSc in Animal Welfare with some co-taught modules. This programme is aimed at students who have completed a first degree in a biological sciences-related subject and who wish to further their career specialising in Equine Behaviour and Welfare. Individual modules may also be taken as part of a continuing professional development programme. Tuition fees for part time Home EU students in 2016-17 are £670 per 20 credits. If you would like to discuss payment options that are available please contact our Finance Office: +44 (0)1604 491131 During this course you will approach the issues of equine behaviour and welfare from a variety of different perspectives including exploring the motivations and physiological control behind behaviour investigating the range of potential welfare and behavioural concerns within industry and practical ways to assess and tackle them looking at how different people's perspectives can influence their approaches to welfare. You will also explore the process of conducting effective research in your own area of interest. The modules covered in this programme are: - Principles of Animal Welfare (20 credits) Provides a bridge for those students who have not previously studied animal welfare. The concepts of animal welfare and the cause of changes in animal welfare status will be covered as well as relevant UK and EU legislation. - Attitudes to Animals (20 credits) Develops an appreciation of current and historical attitudes towards animals and how these impact on animal welfare and on society. - Physiology of Animal Welfare (20 credits) Investigates the structure and function of animal brains and the link between brain physiology and behaviour patterns. Explores in depth the role of physiological control systems in the stress response. - Equine Health & Welfare (20 credits) Advances knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspec
Name: MSc Animal Welfare (Equine Behaviour & Welfare) (Distance Learning) Qualification title: MSc in Equine Behaviour and Welfare Qualification type: Assessment Awarding University of Northampton Created 20160926 16:26:43 Updated 20160926 16:26:43
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Title: MSc in Equine Behaviour and Welfare Qualification: MSc in Equine Behaviour and Welfare Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care