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.
Students who have a full secondary education ending with a high school diploma and demonstrate the necessary competence for this study, can apply to study in the bachelor's degree study programme. The necessary competence for bachelor's studies is demonstrated by the results of studies at secondary school, as well as the result of the entrance exam, and activities beyond the basic secondary school studies (competitions, professional work, etc.) will also be taken into account. Bachelor's degree students become applicants on the day of enrollment. The study is ceremoniously started with the student's promise during matriculation.
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.
According to the possibilities of the university, the students of the faculty are accommodated in university dormitories, where is all the equipments that the student needs. There is a Central Library on the university campus, where you can find a study room for students with the possibility of borrowing professional literature, gaining expertise from world databases in the field of veterinary medicine, food hygiene and technology or animal welfare in a computer room with Internet connection. Furthermore, students can use the private room for learning or relax zone. There is a big sport hall, where the students can play many sports from football to fitness.
Graduates of the bachelor's degree study programme in the field of ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE become students after completing the final state examination, which includes the defense of a bachelor thesis. These graduates are issued a diploma with a certificate of completion of the final state examination and are awarded the title of "Bachelor of Science", abbreviated to "Bc." before the name. The study is ceremoniously closed with a graduation.
