Program Overview

MRes Animal Behaviour and Welfare

The MRes in Animal Behaviour and Welfare is a full-time programme running over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Programme Requirements

The programme consists of a major research thesis and taught modules on generic and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

• The major component of the programme is a research thesis, the subject of which will be agreed between the student and supervisor.
• The focus of research topics can range from domestic animals in a production or companion setting, exotic animals in a managed park, to native or introduced wild animals.
• Examples of taught modules available for selection include:
  • Ecological Applications of Geographical Information Systems
  • Quantitative Skills for Biologists using R
  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Frontiers in Biology
  • Research Skills in Biology
  • Evolutionary Ecology

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Grade II Honours Degree in a Biological Sciences area or an equivalent or related degree.

• Candidates must contact the proposed MRes supervisor to discuss and agree a research proposal prior to application.
• In addition, applicants will be interviewed with the proposed supervisor and Head of Discipline prior to application.

Project

Please contact potential supervisors to discuss projects. The following project is currently on offer:

• MRes Lactation housing and pig behaviour

Further Information

For more information, please contact Dr. Fidelma Butler, School BEES, UCC.

School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences

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• Environmental Science
• Plant Science
  • Plant and Environment Interactions
  • Sustainable Crop Production
  • Plant Biotechnology
• Geoscience
  • Solid Earth
  • Ancient Life and Environments
  • Environmental and Applied Geoscience
• Zoology and Ecology

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