Master of Clinical Animal Behaviour

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.

The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment.

When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.