Master of Clinical Animal Behaviour
University of Waikato
Subject area
Society and Culture not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
BA, BA(Hons), BSocSc, BSocSc(Hons), BSc or BSc(Hons) degree or equivalent
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of animal behaviour, animal health and welfare, and animal-related ethical and legal matters. They will have an understanding of learning theory, which will extend to application of skills in animal training. They will have the ability to successfully execute clinical assessments, identify factors contributing to problem behaviours, and plan behaviour modification programmes, as well as other relevant professional skills such as effective communication and counselling skills. Graduates will also have the ability to design, execute, and interpret original research in this area in the dissertation paper.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Society and Culture at this level can earn:
$63,000
Median earnings one year after study
$69,000
Median earnings two years after study
$80,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
86%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 924 528
Phone: (07) 838 4448
Fax: (07) 838 4253
Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Web: http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Sources
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