Breeding and protection of companion and wild animals
recruitment items:
Studies conducted in polish language.Detailed information on recruitment is available on the Polish version of the website
recruitment:
- diploma of 1st degree studies in the fields of: breeding and protection of companion and wild animals, animal husbandry;- a diploma of another field of first-cycle studies for which the learning outcomes are consistent with the outcomes expected from candidates; if this coincidence is incomplete, the student will be required to fill in the competency gaps by completing the subjects indicated during the interview, to the extent not exceeding 30 ECTS (the limit of the acceptable discrepancy);
– the average of grades from first-level studies.
obtained title: master
Stationary
expected admissions limit: 32
beginning of classes: summer recruitment
duration of studies: 1.5 years (3 semestry)
PART-TIME
expected admissions limit: 20
beginning of classes: winter recruitment
duration of studies: 1.5 years (3 semestry)
Description of direction
The study program covers issues related to companion and wild animal husbandry, animal ecology and zoopsychology. Students gain knowledge in the field of animal husbandry, animal maintenance and nutrition, biodiversity, in situ and ex situ conservation of endangered species.
The study program includes:
1st degree studies: chemistry, metabolomics, zoology, anatomy and physiology of animals, nutrition of companion and wild animals, population management, restitution and protection of animals, breeding, maintenance and welfare of companion and wild animals, zoopsychology.
SECOND CYCLE STUDIES (depending on the chosen path): experimentation, biosecurity in animal husbandry, animal population monitoring, genetic diagnostics, ecotoxicology, behavioral therapies and communication in the animal world.
During their studies, students complete apprenticeships in:
• wild animal breeding centers,
• private breeding of companion animals,
• zoos and wildlife parks in Poland and abroad,
• animal shelters,
• landscape and national parks,
• animal farms,
• wildlife rehabilitation centers,
• scientific and research institutes,
Career prospects
• institutes and organizations operating in the field of environmental protection (with particular emphasis on animal protection),
• service and feed companies,
• education,
• breeders’ associations,
• zoos,
• animal shelters,
• wildlife rehabilitation centers
• scientific and research institutions.
Study program
- Breeding and protection of companion and wild animals - I stationary - program
- Breeding and protection of companion and wild animals - I part-time - program
- Breeding and protection of companion and wild animals - II stationary - program
- Breeding and protection of companion and wild animals - II part-time - program
