The online Postgraduate Course in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare (PGCABW) offers a two-year online programme designed for those pursuing careers as Veterinary Behaviourists, Clinical Animal Behaviourists, and Animal Behaviour Technicians.

The PGCABW programme equips students with critical thinking skills and the ability to apply the latest scientific knowledge in practical contexts. Students will develop specialized expertise in understanding, diagnosing, and managing behavioural problems in dogs and cats, while honing the practical skills required for clinical practice.

The courses combine video lectures, reading lists, peer-to-peer learning activities, practical online workshops, and individual tutoring sessions. There is also the option to take individual units or extend the course over three years to accommodate a full-time job

Units of study include: Ethology of companion animals, Learning theory and animal training, The welfare of companion animals, Animal law and ethics, Anatomy and physiology the interaction between health and behaviour, Clinical procedures: behavioural diagnosis and treatment of common behaviour problems, Clinical procedures: workshops, and Research methods and clinical practice (the latter is only available for the roles of Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Veterinary Behaviourist).

For more information, visit:

• Veterinary Behaviourist
• Clinical Animal Behaviourist
• Animal Behaviour Technician

Or contact Heidi Poelman at Heidi.poelman@odisee.be, Tel. +32 (0)9 2672709.