Objectives and competences
The Expert Course in "Behaviour, conservation and welfare of primates" offers training to deepen the study of the behaviour, conservation and welfare of primates. With an interdisciplinary approach, it addresses the conservation of primates in conditions of freedom and/or captivity, highlighting current trends in captive management to promote the welfare of primates.
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Expert diploma |
| Coordinating faculty | Facultat de Psicologia |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Distance |
| Credits | 24 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | Spanish |
| Enrolment fee | First year: 1.488,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s) | No |
| Start of teaching period | 13/09/2025 |
| End of teaching period | 06/09/2026 |
| miguel.llorente@udg.edu | |
| Managment | Dolado Guivernau, Ruth |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | Sí, amb crèdits pendents (10% o menys) |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To train students in the principles and applications of animal welfare in primates, addressing the factors that affect their physical and psychological health in captivity and in the wild.
- To deepen knowledge of the challenges in primate conservation, including habitat loss, illegal trafficking and climate change.
- To provide practical skills in conservation strategies and management of primate populations, through the use of scientific tools and conservation policies.
- To promote an ethical and responsible approach to primate research and management, ensuring respect for species and local communities.
- To provide a solid scientific basis for the application of strategies to improve the welfare of primates in different contexts, such as rescue and rehabilitation centres, zoos, bioparks and reintroduction projects.
- To promote an interdisciplinary vision of primate conservation and welfare, integrating knowledge of biology, ecology, ethology and social sciences.
- To train students in scientific communication and dissemination on the conservation and welfare of primates, promoting their role as professionals and agents of change in this field.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Aimed at those students or professionals interested in the conservation and welfare of primates, from an interdisciplinary and integrative perspective.Access requirements and conditions
The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.Pre-enrolment
Contact us
Classes
| Address | Facultat de Psicologia Campus Mundet, Passeig de la Vall d¿Hebron 171, 08035 - 08035 Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | postgraus.psicologia@ub.edu |
| Webpage | https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/psicologia/ |
| Telephone | 933125009 |
| Observations | Dijous i divendres, de 9.30 h a 18.30 h (aproximadament). Les sessions s'impartiran per videoconferència mitjançant la plataforma ZOOM. Pràctiques externes: 1.Pràcticum I: El primer període de pràctiques externes es realitzarà durant el segon curs de màster. 2.Pràcticum II: El segon període de pràctiques externes es realitzarà durant el segon curs de màster. |
Further information
| Address | Miquel Llorente Espino Plaça Sant Domènech, 9 17004 - Girona Espanya |
|---|---|
| Email address | miguel.llorente@udg.edu |
| Webpage | |
| Telephone | +34 972 418 191 |