M.Sc.Animal and Human Interaction
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Academic field | Veterinary (ISCED 64) |
| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M.Sc. (Master's Degree in Agricultural Science) |
| Course code | 6211IX003 |
| Tuition fee | €5,266 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €250 one-time Non-refundable. |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) BSc in Medical Veterinary or any related sciences could be acceptable to study the programme, provided that the completed study programme included the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Ecology and Environmental Protection, Fundamentals of Production of Raw Materials of Animal Origin, Economics, and Management (total amount is at least 10 credits). Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Please, upload in the system scan copies in good quality of your education certificates and diplomas. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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Overview
The Animal and Human Interaction programme offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods and technologies in animal and human interaction practice, deal with challenges arising from constant changes in human-animal relationship, empowers graduate to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with therapeutic animals and evaluate its results. The goal of this programme is to educate students to take on responsibility for shaping human-animal relationship in science and society, both scientifically and ethically.
WHY STUDY ANIMAL AND HUMAN INTERACTION AT LSMU?
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is the only university in the country that offers highly qualified university education for animal and human interaction specialists;
Practice in well-developed agricultural companies using advanced technologies (Kika Group, Mars, Incorporated, the Lithuanian Sea Museum and Dolphinarium, Zoo);
Established partnerships with relevant organisations also offer research projects to students, within the Making the Most of Masters framework;
Learn about the importance of both human and animal behavior in shaping human animal interaction, and the associated ethical issues, as well as learning to critically evaluate methods for measuring attitudes, interactions and their outcomes;
Possibility to study abroad by participating in the Erasmus+ exchange programme;
Advanced lectures from business and academic partners as guest teachers in the programme;
Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling.
Programme structure
YEAR 1
Methodology of Scientific Research, Management of Animal Genetic Resources and Genomic Selection, Specialized Diet of the Farmed Animals, Small Business Management and Organizational Psychology, Use of Assisting Animals in Society, Electives, Research Work.
YEAR 2
Final Thesis
Career opportunities
AFTER GRADUATION YOU CAN:
Work in centers of hippotherapy and canine therapy;
Work in Animal shelters;
Work at the State Border Guard Service;
Work in the field of Animal welfare;
Participate in Animal-assisted activities;
Own business, horse breeding companies, dog breeding companies;
Consult companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies;
Continue PhD studies as a researcher.