Professor Dr. Cecilie Skovlund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cecilie Ravn Skovlund is a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in animal welfare science, particularly focused on zoo animal welfare assessment. She obtained her PhD degree in animal welfare science from the University of Copenhagen in 2022, with her research concentrating on zoo-housed polar bears. Cecilie has worked as an industrial PhD Fellow at Copenhagen Zoo and has collaborated with various researchers at both the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Zoo. Currently, she is involved in topics such as domestic rabbit husbandry, behavior, and welfare, actively contributing to the Welfare Working Group of the Danish Association of Zoos and Aquaria. Her educational background also includes a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Copenhagen.

Research Interests

Animal Welfare Assessment Zoo Animal Welfare Domestic Rabbit Husbandry Animal Behavior

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Focused on research related to animal welfare assessment in zoological institutions.

Industrial PhD Fellow

— Present

Copenhagen Zoo • Copenhagen

Conducted research on zoo animal welfare, specifically on polar bears.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program

Requirements

IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics

Application Checklist

  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency

Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.