Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme, 120 credits

For good animal welfare and husbandry, an understanding of animal behaviour and biology from an applied perspective is important. If you are interested in the well-being of animals and want to preserve biodiversity, this programme is for you.

Autumn 2021
Autumn 2022

Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

Autumn 2021, Full-time, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2021

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full-time

Level

Second cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

Education language

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.
(Exemption from Swedish)

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 in Biology, 120 credits

Tuition fees

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

Syllabus and curriculum

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

Autumn 2021, Full-time, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2021

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full-time

Level

Second cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

Education language

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.
(Exemption from Swedish)

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 in Biology, 120 credits

Tuition fees

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

Admission requirements Show less

Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme

Autumn 2022, Full-time, Linköping

Closed for late application

Start

Autumn 2022

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full-time

Level

Second cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

Education language

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.
(Exemption from Swedish)

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 in Biology, 120 credits

Tuition fees

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

Syllabus and curriculum

Admission requirements Show less

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

Autumn 2022, Full-time, Linköping

Start

Autumn 2022

Place of study

Linköping

Pace of study

Full-time

Level

Second cycle

Teaching form

On-Campus

Education language

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.
(Exemption from Swedish)

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 in Biology, 120 credits

Tuition fees

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

Admission requirements Show less

Zoo collaboration

The programme is conducted in collaboration with Kolmården Wildlife Park, the largest and most renowned zoo in Scandinavia. Several teaching sessions are held at the zoo, where you acquire first-hand knowledge from experienced staff. You will gain in-depth understanding of the biology of stress and its role in animal welfare, the effects of domestication on animal behaviour, the physiology of behaviour, problems associated with keeping animals in captivity, and conservation biology.

Animal behaviour, interactions with humans

Courses are closely connected to ongoing research performed by teachers on, for example, how various genes influence animal behaviour, well-being and personality, the sensory world of mammals, and human-animal interactions. In addition to classroom lectures and seminars, you participate in several hands-on projects.

Wide choices for degree project

A key part of the programme is a one-year degree project (60 ECTS), which allows you to specialise in a subject based on your interests. If you wish, you may perform your degree project at a zoo, government agency, organisation or company, in Sweden or abroad.