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Master's programmes

Animal Welfare

Animal Welfare (formerly: Laboratory Animal Science) is one of the 3 post-graduate Master’s programmes offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University. It is the only veterinary Faculty in the Netherlands and holds a leading position internationally in both education and research.

Extensive knowledge

Students will acquire extensive knowledge in all aspects of the ethical use of different species of animals, as well as skills in conducting independent scientific research using protocols, and principles. The programme prepares students for further PhD research, if desired. The results of the research project will be written up as a manuscript for publication in an international double-refereed journal, and may serve as the start of a PhD thesis.

Entrance requirements

This post-graduate programme is only available for graduates in veterinary medicine, with at least 1 year of professional experience in animal use.

NVAO

NVAO accredited programme

This Master’s programme has been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

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Privately funded Language: English Type of education: full-time; part-time
Start: September Duration: 1,5 years full-time (90 ECTS) Degree: MSc
Statutory tuition fee: 20,000 euro (2012-2013) Scholarship: Yes
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Institutional tuition fee: 20,000 euro (17.000 euro for students from developing countries) (2012-2013)
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Offered by: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
This Master's programme is officially registered under the name Veterinary Science (code 75062).