Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

Education facts

Code: 6METO

<p>If you have a bachelor’s degree in biology and are interested in biodiversity and the well-being of animals, the Applied Ethology and Animal Biology programme will open the door to work in this area. Here, you gain solid knowledge in both theory and methodology. During the first year of study, courses in ethology are followed by courses in stress, cognition, behavioral genetics and conservation biology. Apart from lectures and seminars, you will experience field trips, meet alumni and professionals, and carry out practical studies on farm animals, laboratory animals and zoo animals. There are also opportunities for a professional internship to gain extra work experience. In the second year, you will perform your master’s degree project. Graduates may work with animal and environmental issues at public and private organisations, both nationally and internationally, or as advisers to NGOs, zoos or private companies.</p>

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in the field of biology. 10 ECTS credits in the field of animal biology, or equivalent English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

  Linköping University

  Linköping

  Start date: 25 August 2027

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %