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University of Lincoln: Animal Behaviour and Welfare
| Institution | University of Lincoln View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Life Sciences |
| Web | https://www.lincoln.ac.uk |
| enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01522 886644 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The scientific study of animal behaviour and welfare furthers our understanding of why animals behave in the way that they do, and helps us learn how best to respond to the challenges that animals face when living in captive and wild environments. At Lincoln, this is informed by academics who are considered to be at the forefront of their respective fields in welfare assessment, animal management, evolutionary biology, and animal cognition, and the range of specialist facilities available includes aquatic and reptile facilities, an insectary, and a bioacoustics laboratory.
Students can benefit from training courses provided by the University to develop key skills in research. Under the guidance and advice of their PhD supervisors, students will be encouraged to present talks and seminars on their work both at the University of Lincoln as well at national and international meetings and conferences. Under the guidance of your PhD supervisors students will also be expected to produce progress reports, develop their ability to write up work for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and ultimately to effectively communicate their research and thesis.
Beyond learning how to conduct research and the specialist skills that students are expected to develop within their subject discipline (e.g. how to work in a molecular laboratory or conduct animal cognition experiments), the process of studying for a research degree can provide transferable skills in problem-solving, time management, independent and team work, and communication.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8850 GBP for Year 1 |
MSc (Res)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4668 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 16700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2344 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8350 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8850 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4830 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills |
| Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
| England | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2415 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 8850 GBP for Year 1 |
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