Animal psychology

UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES

Psychology – UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES » Animal psychology

Type of studies UNIFORM MASTER’S STUDIES
Field of study PSYCHOLOGY
Study mode FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME
Duration 5 YEARS (10 SEMESTERS)

The specialization in animal psychology deals with the study of behavioural and instinctive responses of animals, their sources and mechanisms. The programme of the study focuses on the recognition and differentiation of the correct and pathological behaviours of domestic animals. The students acquire skills needed for a behavioural market analysis and they also deal with the issues of changing attitudes of the owners of companion animals. The studies are aimed at preparing specialists who can find employment in various institutions dealing with animals.

ISSUES DISCUSSED DURING STUDIES

animal anatomy
neurology and neuropsychology
animal and utility groups biology
human-animal, animal-animal interactions
animal therapy and sports
animal symptomatology and physiotherapy
biological mechanisms of animal behaviours
psychology of learning, training and modification of animal behaviours
general and behavioural genetics
behavioural and physiological adaptation of animals to the environment
behavioural research methodologies
neuroethology
behavioural counselling
ethical and legal aspects of animal research
animal physiotherapy
biological mechanisms of animal behaviours
animal behaviourists
methods of animal welfare assessment
graduation seminar

EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES

zoos
animal shelters and care facilities
hotels and boarding houses for animals
clinics, surgeries and animal therapy rooms

animal training centres
closed breeding farms
therapeutic farms and reserves

FEES

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME

STUDY FROM

2 500€ per year */ 1300€ per semester

(Students from non-EU countries: 3 600 € for the first year, 3 200 € for subsequent years)

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STEP 3

PAYMENT

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STEP 4

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