Program Overview
The Clinical Animal Behaviour at The University of Waikato is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Animal Behaviour programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 20,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Animal Behaviour programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Semesters 1 & 2 - Course Work
- Introduction to Theoretical Foundations (15 points)
- Welfare and Ethics (15 points)
- Applied Learning Theory (15 points)
- Clinical Practice in Human-Animal Counselling (15 points)
- Professional Practice in Clinical Animal Behaviour (60 points)
- MCAB Semester 3 Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the MCAB, you must have completed a Bachelors degree majoring in a subject such as Psychology, Biology, or Veterinary Science and must have obtained a B+ average across your 300 level papers OR across the papers which make up your undergraduate major.
Potential applicants to the Clinical Animal Behaviour programme should contact the School of Psychology to get help in planning the most appropriate course of study for their background and needs.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 20,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 20,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
