Applied Ethology and Animal Biology

This programme deals with animal behaviour and biology from an applied perspective, including problems associated with keeping animals in captivity. The aim is to provide students with a solid understanding of theory and methods of applied ethology.

Autumn 2018
Autumn 2019

Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

Autumn 2018, Full time 100%, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2018

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full time 100%

Level

Second-cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

English

Application code

LIU-91101

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of biology. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.
5 ECTS credits in the field of physiology.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at three levels. If necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.

Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) in Biology

Tuition fees

252000 kr - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland..

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Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme - Second admission round mainly for Swedish and EU/EEA students

Autumn 2018, Full time 100%, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2018

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full time 100%

Level

Second-cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

English

Application code

LIU-90101

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of biology. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.
5 ECTS credits in the field of physiology.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at three levels. If necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.

Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) in Biology

Tuition fees

252000 kr - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland..

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Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

Autumn 2019, Full time 100%, Linköping

Application period not open

Start

Autumn 2019

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full time 100%

Level

Second-cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

English

Application code

LIU-91101

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of biology. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.
5 ECTS credits in the field of physiology.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at three levels. If necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.

Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) in Biology

Tuition fees

252000 kr - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland..

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Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme - Second admission round mainly for Swedish and EU/EEA students

Autumn 2019, Full time 100%, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2019

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full time 100%

Level

Second-cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

English

Application code

LIU-90101

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of biology. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.
5 ECTS credits in the field of physiology.
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.

Selection for the January application round is based on merit rating (grade tariff) at three levels. If necessary, applicants within the same merit group will be selected by lot.

Group 1: High
Group 2: Good
Group 3: Low

Degree

Master of Science (120 credits) in Biology

Tuition fees

252000 kr - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland..

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You gain a good working knowledge of the programme’s central issues such as the biology of stress and its role in animal welfare, the effects of domestication on animal behaviour, the physiology of behaviour, and conservation biology. The programme is taught in collaboration with Kolmården Wildlife Park, one of the largest and most renowned zoos in Sweden. Several teaching sessions are held at the zoo where you acquire first-hand knowledge from experienced zoo staff.

Theory and methods

The programme provides a solid understanding of theory and methods of applied ethology and broadens their understanding of animal biology through courses such as:

Applied Ethology
Stress and Animal Welfare
Behavioural Neurobiology
Behaviour Genetics
Zoo Biology
Primate Ethology
Conservation Biology

Hands-on projects

In addition to classroom lectures and seminars, you participate in hands-on projects involving studies of animals in captive environments. A key part of the programme is a one-year degree project in which you apply your theoretical and methodological knowledge.

After completing the programme, you will be well-acquainted with the theoretical background of animal behaviour and biology. You will have a deep understanding of animal welfare and conservation, and learn how to plan, implement and present a research project within the scientific field of the programme.