Degree programme
The Animal and Human Interaction programme offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods and technologies in animal and human interaction practice, deal with challenges arising from constant changes in human-animal relationship, empowers graduate to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with therapeutic animals and evaluate the results of the analysis. The goal of this programme is to educate students to take on responsibility for shaping human-animal relationship in science and society, both scientifically and ethically.
Work in the centres of hippotherapy and canine therapy
Work in Animal shelters
Work at the State Border Guard Service
Work in the field of Animal welfare
Participate in Animal-assisted activities
Own business, horse breeding companies, dog breeding companies
Consult companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies
Continue PhD studies as researcher
Year 1
Methodology of Scientific Research, Management of Animal Genetic Recourses and Genomic Selection, Specialised Diet of the Farmed Animals, Small Business Management and Organizational Psychology, Use of Assisting Animals in Society, Electives, Research Work
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is the only university in the country that offers high quality education for animal and human interaction specialists
Practice in well-developed agricultural companies using advanced technologies (Kika Group, Mars Incorporated), the Lithuanian Sea Museum and Dolphinarium, the Zoo
Established partnerships with relevant organisations also offer research projects to students, within the Making the Most of Masters framework
Learn about the importance of both human and animal behaviour in shaping human animal interaction, and the associated ethical issues, as well as learning to critically evaluate methods for measuring attitudes, interactions and their outcomes
Possibility to study abroad participating in Erasmus+ exchange programme
Advanced lectures from business and academic partners as guest teachers in the program
Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling