Animal and Human Interaction

ANIMAL AND HUMAN INTERACTION

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.

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Degree

Master in Agricultural Sciences

Duration

1.5 years

ECTS credits

Price per year

€4,920

Language

Taught in English

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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is the only university in the country that offers high quality education for animal and human interaction specialists

Possibility to study abroad participating in Erasmus+ exchange programme

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

Advanced lectures from business and academic partners as guest teachers in the program

Support system for student adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling

After graduation you can:

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.

Program structure

What you will learn each year:

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

Year 2: Final Thesis

Study plan

STUDY environment

Studies at LSMU take place in modern classrooms, renovated laboratories, established practice bases, and practical skills are taught with the help of modern simulation equipment.

admission process

Admission requirements

International students could be admitted into the English programme of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and meet the Entrance Exam requirements (see Entrance Exam). Good grades in biology, chemistry and physics will give preference. Good knowledge of the English language is obligatory.

All applicants shall apply online and provide all documents and other items required for admission.

Holders of foreign qualifications who prefer to study in the Lithuanian language can be accepted to the state-funded study places in the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences or claim for scholarships in accordance with the procedures established by the applicable legislation in cases when:

They are citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member countries of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) ;
They are non-EU and non-EEA nationals granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania or they are stateless persons;
They are children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin (further the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin).

For more information, please, follow this link.

Foreign nationals and stateless persons who do not meet the required criteria are accepted to study at higher education institutions with their own funds by taking part in the competition.

Items to be submitted for application for the (in English or with an authorized translation into English):

integrated and bachelor’s degree study programmes
master’s degree study programmes

Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate approved by the governmental authorities (see below “Legalization of Education Documents”)
Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school courses verifying successful completion of General Biology and General Chemistry. For Health Psychology study programme – Mathematics and General Biology;
Certificate proving the knowledge of English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar.
Motivation letter;
Passport or ID copy;
One passport-type photograph (3×4 cm);
Application fee 150 EUR (nonrefundable).

Note: The Admission Committee may request additional documents.

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma (university’s level) approved by the governmental authorities (see below “Legalization of Education Documents”). Study programme shall be related to the one you apply for Master’s Degree. More detailed description of required education documents is provided within the application online: https://apply.lsmuni.lt/;
Transcript of Academic Records provided directly from the origin university;
Certificate proving the knowledge of English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar.
Motivation letter;
Passport or ID copy;
One passport-type photograph (3×4 cm);
Application fee 150 EUR (nonrefundable).

Note: The Admission Committee may request additional documents.

Legalization of Education Documents
Applicants, who received their education in member countries of the Hague 1961 Convention (e.g. Israel, Italy, India, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Venezuela, etc.) should have an attached Apostille to their educational documents. (In most countries the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education.)

The education documents of applicants who received their education in any other country (Lebanon, Jordan, Philippines, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, etc.) should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic mission or consular post of the country where education was received.

Recognition of Education Documents
Applicants shall be eligible to enter university studies according the level of qualification from prior education. High school matriculation or university diplomas are verified according the required level of education and shall pass validation of authenticity. The process is performed following Procedure for Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and Quality Assurance System for Decision-Making.

Application calendar

Applications for all study programmes in English shall be done online. It refers to all full-time degree studies.

For your benefit:

No application fee for the first review of your application and feedback on eligibility;
Feedback within 72 hours from submission of application;
Three options available to sit an entrance examination of LSMU. There are some exemptions from the entrance test – please see the ‘Exemptions from Entrance Exam‘
Possibility to sit entrance test online by choosing the acceptable time from the entrance exam schedulle;
Results of the entrance examination are provided and eligible applicants are offered a study place at LSMU on the next day after the entrance examination.

Date
1 November	Opening the online application period. All applicants shall apply at https://apply.lsmuni.lt and upload the copies of all required documents
8 November	Consideration of applications begins
2 January	Period of Entrance examination starts
5 July	Application deadline. Online application system will be closed on 5 July 00:00
15 July	Deadline to sit entrance examination

Applicants are recommended to apply as early as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline could be considered in case of academic place availability in a certain degree programme.

Student visa

Students must obtain a temporary residence permit (TRP), which enables them to live in the Republic of Lithuania for a longer period, i.e., the whole study period. Students coming from the Member States of the European Union also nationals of Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein shall be issued a residence permit for a national of the European Community Member State – EC residence permit.

Students coming from any other country than the EU Member State shall apply for the national visa D at first. The application for the issue of a national visa D shall be submitted to the diplomatic mission or consular office of the Republic of Lithuania abroad. The visa D will enable a student to enter Lithuania and stay for one calendar year legally. Since the application for the issue of temporary residence permit could be examined within four (4) months, first-year students shall submit an application for the issue of TRP to the local Migration Office four (4) months before the expiry of the visa D. Usually TRP is valid for one calendar year. A student of the EU Member State shall submit an application for the EC residence permit in Lithuania to the Migration Office, too. The application will be examined not later than within one month from the date of receipt of the application.

Students staying legally in the Republic of Lithuania shall submit an application for the replacement of residence permit (TRP) to the local Migration Office two months before the expiry of the actual TRP.

The visa D and the TRP are obtained through the mediation of the University at the student’s expense. The following documents should be submitted when applying for the visa D or the TRP:
1. Application Form;
2. Valid passport or ID;
3. University’s mediation documents;
4. Documents certifying the financial status of the applicant;
5. Health insurance policy;
6. Application fee;
7. Two passport-type photos.

IMPORTANT! A student who applies for the temporary residence permit (TRP) first time shall submit a Statement (Criminal Record) of a competent authority of a foreign country, where the student lived before arriving at the Republic of Lithuania or where s/he currently lives, certifying the fact that s/he has (not) been convicted of a crime in that state.

Refer to the Migration Department for detailed information about the issue of visa D and the TRP.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Study fairs and events

Date	Fair/Webinar	Country	More information
January 21, 2022	Digital fair for Norwegian applicants	Online	https://www.tautdanning.no/
February 5th, 2022 10:00 – 17:00 Kyiv time February 6th, 2022 11:00 – 17:00 Kyiv time	“Study.UA” (in Person)	Kyiv, Ukraine	Venue: Hilton Kyiv 5*, 30 Tarasa Shevchenka blvd., Kyiv, Ukraine
February 19-27, 2022	Ukraine STUDY.UA Recruitment Road Show	Ukraine	Kharkiv (February 19) Dnipro (February 20) Odesa (February 26) Zaporizhzhia (February 27)

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