Introduction to the Program

With this 100% online Master's Degree, you will master the most innovative strategies to optimize Animal Welfare in different areas. 

Animal Welfare has gained significant attention in recent years, becoming a priority for both society and veterinarians. For example, the growing concern over animal handling, transportation, and slaughter practices has driven the adoption of stricter standards and better techniques to minimize suffering. In this regard, professionals must have a deep understanding of the most up-to-date protocols to ensure that animals are treated ethically and that international standards are met.

In this context, the Master's Degree in Animal Welfare at TECH offers comprehensive and current training in a crucial area for society. Additionally, it thoroughly analyzes current legislation on Animal Welfare in livestock farms, zoos, animal shelters, and animal sales establishments. On the other hand, it dedicates a specific module to the ethics of Animal Welfare in Aquaculture, a relatively new and less explored topic. It also delves into key issues regarding welfare in transport and slaughter—critical moments in the animal's life that, although brief, have a significant impact. Thereby, veterinarians are prepared to face the challenges of ensuring Animal Welfare in different contexts.

Additionally, the university program offers a 100% online modality, allowing veterinarians to organize their schedules flexibly. To access the content, all that is needed is a device with an internet connection, facilitating knowledge updates from anywhere. Furthermore, an innovative approach based on Relearning is used, which favors a progressive and natural assimilation of essential concepts. In this way, graduates will be able to incorporate new concepts without the need for traditional memorization. They will also have access to a wide range of multimedia resources, such as detailed videos, interactive summaries, and specialized readings.

You will delve into the ethological foundations of the main animal species of interest” 

This Master's Degree in Animal Welfare contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The development of case studies presented by experts in Veterinary Medicine
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Animal Welfare across different environments, both domestic and production-based
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

You will promote education and social awareness regarding the importance of Animal Welfare” 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of veterinary medicine, who bring their work experience to this program, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will design individualized Welfare plans tailored to each environment, species, and production phase"

Through TECH's Relearning methodology, you will update your knowledge progressively and autonomously. At your own pace!"

Master's Degree in Animal Welfare

The emergence of new and strict regulations regarding animal welfare in its various contexts of application has led to an exponential increase in the demand for professionals specialized in this area of veterinary medicine. Understanding the growing need for academic updating as a situation directly related to the extensive occupational niche in the sector, TECH Global University has designed its Master's Degree in Animal Welfare program focused on training professionals. This postgraduate degree will pay special attention to new national and international legislations concerning the protection of animals in livestock farms, in research settings, during transport, and at the time of slaughter. Likewise, the program will delve into updates on the following aspects: the specific considerations for facilities and equipment to guarantee the welfare of swine, and the proper management of the environmental needs of sheep and goats focused on milk production.

Study an online Master’s Degree in Animal Welfare

The protection and proper care of animals dedicated to protein production requires the presence of specialized professionals with in-depth knowledge of the sector's responsibilities and limitations. In our Master's Degree, animal welfare will be addressed from the comprehensive perspective of its multiple areas of implementation, considering the correct practices and processes that are part of its current and future landscape. In this way, modernization of the following concepts is prioritized: the elements to consider for the proper physical and emotional health of zoo animals and the identification of the main aspects that contribute to the adequate welfare of animals used in entertainment.