PhD in Veterinary Medicine 36 months PHD Programme By University of Cambridge |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

56,083 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

16 May, 2024Application Deadline

Programme overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Veterinary Medicine houses a wide range of skilled staff, facilities and equipment, and has a wide clinical patient group to support students' research.  It also has strong ties with world class groups elsewhere in the University and its surrounding Research Institutes. 
We have particular Research strengths in Disease Dynamics, Infection and Immunity,  Systems Pathology. There is a wide range of potential research subjects on offer: from mathematical studies to small and macromolecules, cells, tissues and model organisms to clinical patients.
The PhD degree by research is carried out over a minimum of three and a maximum of four years full time (five to seven years part-time), including a probationary period of one year.  Each student is assigned a primary supervisor who will then assign an advisor or supervisory team to assist the student under their supervision.
Many research projects are carried out primarily within the Department, but part of your studies may occur elsewhere or even abroad.  Depending on the funder, some courses include lab rotations in the first year.  All students are expected to take part in the Postgraduate School of Life Science’s Researcher Development Programme.
At the end of their first year of study, students are required to complete a satisfactory first-year report and assessment.  A short report is also expected at the end of the second year and students are expected to participate in Departmental events such as Seminars, Journal clubs and Research Days. Final Examination is by submission and viva voce examination of a thesis.

Programme overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Veterinary Medicine houses a wide range of skilled staff, facilities and equipment, and has a wide clinical patient group to support students' research.  It also has strong ties with world class groups elsewhere in the University and its surrounding Research Institutes. 
We have particular Research strengths in Disease Dynamics, Infection and Immunity,  Systems Pathology. There is a wide range of potential research subjects on offer: from mathematical studies to small and macromolecules, cells, tissues and model organisms to clinical patients.
The PhD degree by research is carried out over a minimum of three and a maximum of four years full time (five to seven years part-time), including a probationary period of one year.  Each student is assigned a primary supervisor who will then assign an advisor or supervisory team to assist the student under their supervision.
Many research projects are carried out primarily within the Department, but part of your studies may occur elsewhere or even abroad.  Depending on the funder, some courses include lab rotations in the first year.  All students are expected to take part in the Postgraduate School of Life Science’s Researcher Development Programme.
At the end of their first year of study, students are required to complete a satisfactory first-year report and assessment.  A short report is also expected at the end of the second year and students are expected to participate in Departmental events such as Seminars, Journal clubs and Research Days. Final Examination is by submission and viva voce examination of a thesis.

Admission Requirements

7+
100+
193+

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Good II.i Honours Degree.

BSc/BA or master's degree in a relevant subject (usually a biological or clinical science, although some opportunities are suitable for mathematicians or computer scientists), or a degree in veterinary or clinical veterinary medicine.

16 May 2024
3 Years
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
28,483 GBP
International
56,083 GBP

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