ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE

Bachelor's degree study programme Animal Protection and Welfare
Guarantee:prof. Ing. Eva Voslářová, PhD

Study plans

Decription of study

The bachelor's level of education in the ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE study programme is focused on obtaining broad and deep knowledge, experience and skills in the field of animal nutrition, animal husbandry, animal behavior, animal welfare conditions, including the legal aspect of animal protection. The laboratory control of animal protection and welfare is also a part of the course and teaches the students the modern methods of biochemical, haematological and molecular analysis.

The University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno opened a study course of ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE in order to satisfy the demand for university-educated professionals in the field of animal protection against cruelty, animal protection against stress, pain and suffering, animal protection in handling animals, in the active formation of appropriate conditions for animals and for the control of these conditions.

Possible employment

• The Veterinary Administration Authorities in the supervision of the animal protection against cruelty (especially the control and supervision of livestock and companion animals).
• The State Veterinary Institutes and laboratories analyzing biological fluids and tissues and other biological materials.
• The State Administration authorities for the protection of wildlife animals and protected animals.
• Authorities that ensure the protection of endangered species under international conventions (eg. CITES) and regulations (Customs Athorities).
• Institutions and enterprises engaged in animal experiments.
• Zoos.

The course of study

The standard length of bachelor's study in ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE is three years. The study programme contains study subjects, some of which the student chooses from pairs of compulsory optional subjects according to his interest and focus. The basic forms of teaching are lectures, practical exercises, seminars, consultations, teaching in agricultural and food companies and institutions, individual internships and practice. Furthermore, independent professional work at the institutes and special-purpose facilities of the faculty and university, as well as independent study. Emphasis is placed on practical teaching aimed at acquiring the student's practical skills. Study success is checked continuously during the semester, at the end of the semester by credit and at the end of the study of the subject by an exam. The state final exam consists of five subjects and the defense of a bachelor's thesis.