伊人直播 launches new Masters degree in International Animal Welfare
An innovative postgraduate programme will equip graduates with the advanced knowledge and practical skills听required听to tackle complex animal welfare challenges on a global scale.听
伊人直播鈥檚听new听Masters听in International Animal Welfare听programme听forms听part of听the organisation鈥檚听wider commitment to expanding its global impact in animal welfare science听鈥� building听on more than 35 years of leadership in animal behaviour and welfare research.听
Professor Cathy Dwyer听said: 鈥淎nimal welfare is a critical global issue, fundamental to sustainability, food security, reliable scientific research and meeting societal expectations for the treatment of animals. The field urgently听requires听professionals who can navigate these complex challenges from an international perspective. The听Masters听programme听represents听more than an academic initiative; it signals a long-term commitment to empowering the next generation of veterinary and animal science professionals to meet the world鈥檚 most pressing animal welfare challenges.鈥�听
The course is led by Dr Laura Dixon and Dr Miguel Somarriba Soley听who听bring an international perspective to the programme, having听originally听come听from Canada and Costa Rica.听
Part of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences, the MSc in International Animal Welfare prepares students to become experts with a contemporary, international understanding of animal welfare science, able to devise evidence-based solutions to real-world problems.听听
Designed with busy professionals in mind, the online programme can typically be completed听part time听in three years, with the flexibility to extend studies up to six years. This enables students to balance their studies with work and family commitments.听
Those already working or volunteering in animal-related roles can听immediately听apply their learning to their current positions.听
Students will also become part of a thriving global network of learners and benefit from 伊人直播鈥檚 extensive connections across welfare science, veterinary practice, conservation,听charities听and policymaking.听听
For more information, visit听www.sruc.ac.uk/msciaw.听
If you have any questions or would like further information before applying, contact the team at:听animal.welfare@sruc.ac.uk听
Posted by 伊人直播 on 05/03/2026
