Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Master in Animal and Human Interaction
Kaunas, Lithuania
Master degree
DURATION
18 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
06 Jul 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,538 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The online application opens on the 1st of November
Key Summary
The Animal and Human Interaction program 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 relationships, empowers graduates to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with therapeutic animals and evaluate its results. The goals of this program are to educate students to take on responsibility for shaping the human-animal relationships in science and society, both scientifically and ethically.
Course details
- Animal and Human Interaction
- 1,5 years
- Master in Agricultural Sciences
- 90 ECTS credits
- Taught in English
Why study Animal and Human Interaction at LSMU?
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is the only university in the country which prepares highly qualified university 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, Zoo.
- Established partnerships with relevant organizations also offer research projects to students, within the Making the Most of Masters framework.
- Learn about the importance of both human and animal behavior 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 according to the Erasmus+ exchange program.
- Advanced lectures from business and academic partners as guest teachers in the program.
- Support system for student’s adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.
Structure of the program
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.
Master in Agricultural Sciences
After graduation, you can
- Work in the centers 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;
- Consulting companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies;
- Continue in Ph.D. studies as a researcher.
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is the only university in the country that offers high quality university 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 according to the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
- Advanced lectures from business and academic partners as guest teachers in the program.
- Support system for student’s adaptation: mentoring, tutoring and psychological counselling.