IGNOU launches PG Diploma in Animal Welfare in ODL mode
Team Careers360 | September 2, 2020 | 08:04 PM IST | 1 min read
NEW DELHI: IGNOU's School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS) has launched a new programme named Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW) from July 2020 session. This is a one year programme that can be pursued by any graduate having a degree in any discipline.
Candidates can apply for admission to this course by visiting the official website of IGNOU or by clicking on the registration link. According to IGNOU officials, the programme will be offered in open and distance learning (ODL) mode.
Programme objective
- To impart science based animal welfare education through open and distance learning.
- To build capacities of stakeholders in taking socially responsible decisions concerning animal welfare.
Programme structure
- Level of programme: PG Diploma in Animal Welfare (PGDAW)
- Number of credits: 32
- Learning material: 04 courses of 08 credits each
- Admission criterion: Graduation in any discipline
- Duration: 1 Year (Admission valid for 3 Years)
- Fee: Rs. 5,400/-
Who can take admission?
- Faculty, researchers, technical staff and PG students in universities, research organizations and veterinary colleges.
- Veterinarians in state/central government departments and remount and veterinary corps.
- Members of state/district animal welfare boards/ institutional animal ethics committees.
- Civil servants, IFS officers and officials working in zoos, wildlife institutes, animal house facilities, zoology departments etc.
- Employees/volunteers working in animal welfare organizations/NGOs/Gaushalas.
- Animal lovers and pet owners.
- Fresh graduates seeking a career as animal welfare professional.
The last date for IGNOU 2020 registration and re-registration has been extended to September 15. Earlier, the last date for registration and re-registration was August 31.
The IGNOU 2020 date sheet for June term end exams has also been released on September 2. The hall ticket of IGNOU June TEE is expected to be released very soon.
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- NEST 2020 admit card released at nestexam.in; know details
- IGNOU launches B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry from July 2020 session
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