Overview

You gain a good working knowledge of the programme’s central issues such as the biology of stress and its role in animal welfare, the effects of domestication on animal behaviour, the physiology of behaviour, and conservation biology.

Key features

The Applied Ethology and Animal Biology programme offered by the Linköping University is taught in collaboration with Kolmården Wildlife Park, one of the largest and most renowned zoos in Sweden. Several teaching sessions are held at the zoo where you acquire first-hand knowledge from experienced zoo staff.

Career opportunities

After having completed the programme, you will be well-acquainted with the theoretical background of animal behaviour and biology. You will have a deep understanding of animal welfare and conservation, and learn how to plan, implement and present a research project within the scientific field of the programme. You may find employment as an animal welfare inspector, wildlife conservationist, or advisor for zoos or private businesses. Many of our alumni work with governmental and international animal or environmental agencies. You will also be qualified to pursue doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stress and Animal Welfare

Applied Ethology

Behavioral Neurobiology

Behaviour Genetics

Conservation Biology for Ethologists

Primate Ethology

Communicating Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Linköping, Sweden

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 40 other Masters in Biology in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of biology. The Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) shall be from an internationally recognised university.

5 ECTS credits in the field of physiology.

English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B). This is normally attested by means of an internationally recognised test.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

140300 SEK / year

≈ 140300 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University studies in Sweden are free for Swedish and EU/EEA citizens.

Living costs

Linköping

Sweden

7140 - 11270 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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