Interdisciplinary
Master in Human-Animal Interactions
at the
University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria (vetmeduni.ac.at)
Online
registration
27 Jan
2014, 11:00 a.m. until 10 March 2014, 1:00 p.m.
OR
http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/
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General
information
Organized
by the Messerli Research Institute and in cooperation with the
University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and
the University of Vienna, it offers a comprehensive, research-oriented training
in the various fields of human-animal interactions.
By
imparting theoretical and methodological expertise in relevant disciplines of
natural sciences and humanities and developing critical reflection and
argumentation, the program will contribute to improve the complex relationship
between humans and animals. The interdisciplinary research on questions of
social and ethical relevance is novel and therefore a challenge for the
students.
Graduates
will find opportunities both in the academic environment and in socially
relevant fields of human-animal interactions. The program aims to train experts
who will assume responsibility in human-animal interactions on a scientific
basis and after ethical reflection.
Please
see: http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/messerli/teaching/
Structure
and duration of studies
The
program comprises 4 semesters and 120 ECTS. It is composed of 4 compulsory
modules, 2 elective modules and one Master's thesis.
Compulsory
modules -
78 ECTS
- Animal behaviour and Cognition
- Comparative Medicine
- Animal husbandry and welfare as well as the legal
foundations of human-animal interactions
- Philosophy, philosophy of science and ethics
Elective
modules –
12 ECTS
- General scientific abilities and soft skills
- Courses to accompany the Master's thesis
Master's
thesis –
30 ECTS
Professional
fields
Graduates
will find opportunities in the following fields:
- Academic careers (PhD) in Life Sciences
- Managerial positions in institutions related to
husbandry (zoos, game parks, pet shops, sanctuaries, animal shelters,
animal hostels, institutions that house laboratory animals, animal
breeding facilities)
- Coaching for animal keepers, both private persons and
persons attached to institutes
- Managerial positions in companies offering products or
services related to animals
- Positions in authorities, commissions, counselling
centers and animal-related organizations
- Positions in various associations and societies
- Trainers of animal trainers
Find
additional information on the website of Vetmeduni Vienna:
Why
apply for this Master's program?
Social
relevance
Against
the background of the changing role of animals in society, research on
human-animal interactions becomes more important.
Internationality
The
Master's program is mainly in English and takes up international research
results on human-animal interactions. A special emphasis is on international
networking.
Competences
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of fundamental
issues (compulsory modules)
- Ability to cope with different scientific practices,
languages and traditions
- Ability to participate in interdisciplinary research
projects
- Specialized knowledge of one field of human-animal
interactions
- Ability in ethical evaluation and systematic reflection
of topics of human-animal interactions that are relevant to society
- Independent conduct of research projects
Individual
supervision
A limited
number of students allows for an intensive supervision.
Qualification
The
program aims to train experts who will assume responsibility in human-animal
interactions on a scientific basis and after ethical reflection.
Admission
A
(Bachelor's) degree, comprising at least 180 ECTS, is required. Note: there is
no restriction on which degree you hold, but preferably
Application procedure
Please
see: http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/zulassung
Current information on the admission procedure 2014/2015