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The Veterinary Sciences graduate program provides high-quality research training to help graduates discover and improve ways to benefit the health and well being of companion and food animals and wildlife. 

The PhD program prepares independent basic and applied scientists for successful careers in academia, industry, or government. The MS program instills technical competencies to promote research and medical practice careers. Students choose from four areas of scientific investigation.

• Infectious and zoonotic disease
• Population medicine
• Small and large animal clinical science
• Ecosystem health

Prospective students interested in the VMED program have the opportunity to connect with our extensive faculty that are experts in various research fields. Those interested in practicing veterinary sciences in a clinical setting should refer to the  DVM program .

Application criteria

Applicants interested in the VMED graduate program should review the following preferred performance standards:

• A minimum grade performance average (GPA) of 3.25 (on a four-point scale); 
• Laboratory experience is strongly preferred but not required;
• DVM or equivalent degree preferred, but not necessary;
• GRE test scores are not required to apply.

International applicants 

Prospective students whose native language is not English will be considered if they have received the following minimal scores obtained within the past two (2) years of the graduate program start date from one of the following English proficiency examinations:

• TOEFL: total score of 79; reading subscore of 19; and writing subscore of 21
• IELTS: total score of 6.5, reading subscore of 6.5, writing subscore of 6.5

Note: Review the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency page to review other acceptable tests to demonstrate language proficiency.

What to expect

Tuition, fees and funding.

• First year : The VMED graduate program supports incoming PhD students during their first academic year with a Research Assistantship position, which includes a $29,000 annual stipend, tuition waiver, and healthcare benefits.
• Subsequent years : Faculty advisors provide financial support. After successfully passing preliminary exams given during the second year of a PhD program and if the student is paid at the base stipend level, students are eligible for a $1,000 increase. 
• MS students must identify a faculty advisor who will provide financial support during their training.
• A number of grants and fellowships are also available. Interested students should consult the U of M Graduate School and the college’s graduate program grant and fellowship opportunities.
• Additional information on tuition and fees are detailed on the U of M OneStop .

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Meet the Veterinary Sciences faculty

Our faculty will help to provide you with individualized training to gain new knowledge in the understanding of comparative aspects of biology and pathology across animal species, animal models of human disease, and animal diseases and populations. Our faculty conduct research in infectious and zoonotic diseases, the development of novel treatments for cancer and other diseases, genetic research and therapies, virology and bacteriology, population medicine, and ecosystem and wildlife health.

Meet our Veterinary Sciences graduate students

MS and PhD students in the Veterinary Sciences graduate program are engaged in research related to animal and human health and welfare, as well as ecosystem health. Our students study infectious and zoonotic diseases, the development of novel treatments for cancer and other diseases, genetic research and therapies, virology and bacteriology, population medicine, and ecosystem and wildlife health, among other areas of research.

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Need additional information or advice?

Interested students should contact Dr. Ned Patterson , Veterinary Sciences Director of Graduate Studies, or Dr. Sandra Godden , Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Programs.

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PhD Studentships

Entry requirements, international research students, types of studentship, your career, further information, available studentships, fees & funding.

The Royal Veterinary College produces outstanding graduates, who go on to work in some of the world’s leading scientific research institutes as well as within industry and government.

Our research programmes provide excellent training opportunities for both biological and veterinary graduates and address both basic and clinical problems in the biosciences, with applications in veterinary and human medicine. Research spans cell and molecular science, whole animal physiology and population medicine.

Our PhD programme is our investment in the future

With over 100 research-active staff at the RVC, the range of research topics is vast, extending from molecules to whole animals and animal populations. We focus on two main research streams:

• Comparative Physiology & Medicine   -  Our understanding of animal disease, together with the superb facilities at the RVC, means that we are well placed to contribute to the way in which human diseases are diagnosed and treated. The programme is led by  Professor Dominic Wells.  
• Livestock Production and Health   - There is international recognition of the need for new approaches to meet the growing challenges of livestock production, and to control infectious diseases that threaten humans and animals. The programme is led by  Professor Dirk Werling .

Together with their postgraduate students researchers are organised into six groups:  musculoskeletal biology ,   immune regulation and cancer ,   cardiovascular metabolism ,   ecosystems health ,  host pathogen interactions and vaccinology ,   safe and sustainable food

Each research group provides the optimum environment for research with 10-20 researchers, led by senior members of our academic staff. As a PhD student you will undertake a specific piece of research work based within one of more of these research groups with the direction and support of two supervisors.

The  Graduate School   will also be there to support you throughout your studies. Your journey begins with a full induction programme and continues with our comprehensive skills development programme , including seminars, on-line and face-to-face training to support your studies prepare you for your future career.

Is a PhD right for me?

This three-week course from the Bloomsbury Learning Exchange is designed to provide information and advice for anyone deciding whether doctoral study is the right path for them.

Swapping myths and misconceptions for useful tips and resources, this course will help you prepare for PhD applications and beyond.

For further information, and to access this course, please follow this link :  Is a PhD Right for Me? - Online Course - FutureLearn

Want to talk to us about the PhD programme...

You can always contact us by email at  [email protected] . 

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Eligibility criteria can vary between studentships, so please review the   individual studentships carefully. Our  standard PhD entry criteria is detailed below:

Academic qualifications

We invite applications from candidates who hold/or expect to gain a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), or an MSci or Masters degree from a range of disciplines such as  medicine, veterinary medicine, biological sciences, animal sciences, social sciences, statistics and economics. 

Candidates with a lower second class degree supplemented by a Masters qualification (in a relevant subject) will also be considered.

English language requirements

You must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing. Please review our  English Language Proficiency  pages to see if you need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

If you are not exempt from proving your  English language proficiency,  you must take an  IELTS-Academic  test (from the British Council). You need to achieve an overall score of   7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-test , and the test result must have been obtained within 2 years of the start-date of the course.

Short-Listing and interviews

PhD applications are checked for eligibility by Admissions and eligible candidates are   then   short-listed by project supervisors. All short-listed PhD applicants will be invited to an interview at either the Camden or Hawkshead campus, which they must attend (in some circumstances ,   interviews can be conducted remotely online).

Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by a panel of two senior academics from the RVC. The panel may be joined by the project supervisors, or a separate interview arranged with the supervisory team.

EU Students

The UK Government has confirmed that  EU/EEA and Swiss national students who have started an eligible course in the 2020/21 academic year or earlier  academic years remain eligible to pay the “Home” rate of tuition fees and claim any financial support for which they are currently eligible for the duration of that course.  

EU/EEA and Swiss national students starting studies in the 2021/22 academic year or later  academic years may no longer be eligible to pay the “home” rate of tuition fees nor claim any financial support for their studies - but this depends on your personal circumstances (including immigration status and residence history in the UK). To help determine whether you would be eligible for home fees please see the UKCISA's   ' Who pays 'home' fees for higher education in England?'  guide found   here .

If you are an international student and you have a   scholarship  (from your government or other funding body), or you are able to support your studies yourself, these are the steps to follow if you are looking to join our PhD programme:

I have a research project in mind...

If you have a research project in mind you can begin by contacting a potential supervisor working in your field of interest so that you can draw up a PhD research proposal together. You can find potential supervisors by looking through our  Research pages  where you can browse the research being undertaken at the RVC as well as find the contact details of our academics.

Once a researcher has agreed to supervise you, you will need to apply to us formally by following the steps under “ How to apply ” .

Your research project will then be drawn up in detail and the proposal will need to be approved internally (your supervisor will do this). You will need to meet our eligibility criteria and successfully participate in a panel interview.

I wish to apply for an advertised PhD studentship...

Occasionally our advertised PhD studentships are open to international students. These are advertised on the  Available Studentships   page and will be clearly identified as being open to international students.

What funding do I need?  

Please see the PhD  Fees and funding  page for further information on fees for international students. You should also bear in mind that it is currently estimated that a single student requires at least £15,000 per year to cover accommodation and personal maintenance expenses while studying in London.

Will I need a visa?

Our page on visas and immigration  provides information on the visa and immigration requirements.

Funded Studentships

Our available funded PhD projects are advertised on the   the  Available Studentships  tab  throughout the year, with our main round of studentships uploaded in   January.

Funded studentships usually cover “Home” tuition fees, bench fees, and stipend.

There are two types of studentship advertised:

• Competition studentships – more than one studentship is advertised but there is not sufficient funding for all to go ahead so they are in competition with each other. The best candidate(s) overall will be chosen. This will be made clear in the advert.
• Non-competition. There is specific funding for the studentship and it is not in competition with other studentships. This will be clear in the   advert.

Self-funded students

If you are able to completely fund your studies and have an area of research in mind you can also begin by contacting a potential supervisor working in your field of interest so that you can draw up a PhD research proposal together. You can find potential supervisors by   ooking through our  Research pages , where you can browse the research being undertaken at the RVC as well as find the contact details of our academics.

Once this has been done, please follow the   “How to apply”  guidance.

If you are an overseas student with funding from your government or other funding body there is more information for you in our  International Research Students  section.

The Bloomsbury Colleges Studentships  

The Bloomsbury Colleges consortium brings together five University of London colleges comprising Birkbeck (Bbk), Institute of Education (IoE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

Studentships are supervised by two of the partner colleges.

Bloomsbury Studentships are normally advertised in  January  along with the main round of RVC studentships on both our  Available Studentships page  and the   Bloomsbury Colleges   page 

London Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme (LIDo)

T he London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium (LIDo)   is an immensely successful and established collaborative partnership offering world-class interdisciplinary research.

LIDo unites an exciting team of outstanding universities and unique specialist institutions to provide a truly remarkable and unparalleled opportunity for innovative cutting-edge research in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and scientifically stimulating cities.

For further information on the programme and how to apply for the studentships please see the   LIDo website .

DAERA studentships

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) , funds a small number of full-time postgraduate studentships. These are for a three year period of research leading to a PhD qualification at a university in the United Kingdom (UK) or Republic of Ireland (ROI).  F or further information please see   their website .

Commonwealth Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are offered to citizens from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The majority of Scholarships are funded by the UK  Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO ),  with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth.

For further information on the  Scholarships they offer please see the   CSC wesbite .

UKFS-CDT Programme

The UKFS-CDT programme provides a unique opportunity for transformative and interdisciplinary food systems research. It is an innovative way of conducting your PhD centred on co-creation and exposure to a varied range of actors operating in the UK food systems.

The UKFS-CDT programme is a bespoke interdisciplinary food systems programme with a novel approach to doctoral training. In the first year, each UKFS-CDT student undertakes two 4-month rotation projects at two different institutions in the UKFS-CDT consortium. Rotation projects are clearly defined studies designed to provide students with the research skills, training and subject knowledge required to prepare a full interdisciplinary PhD proposal at the end of year 1. The PhD project will commence in year 2. There will also be a three month placement with industry, government or civil society in the second or third year of the PhD programme.

In addition to the standard track, applicants also have the option to apply to the  tethered scholarship track   offered by the RVC as well as other  select institutions.

By applying to the tethered track, applicants indicate their preference to undertake their full PhD project from year 2 onwards at the RVC. One of the 4-month rotation projects in year 1 will be based at the RVC, complemented with a second rotation from those offered by the other consortium institutions.

For further information on the programme and how to apply please see their website:  UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training - Home (foodsystems-cdt.ac.uk)

A PhD from the RVC is highly regarded and recognised internationally. Our graduates have a track record of successful careers in government, research, industry and charities.

Your research, coupled with our skills development programme will equip you with a range of transferable skills such as project and time management, communication and analysis which will help to equip you for your future career.

Our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of careers positions, including:

• Animal Welfare Consultant
• Veterinary Surgeon
• Trainee Patent Attorney
• Research Fellow
• Companion Animal Epidemiologist
• Pathologist / Scientist
• Civil Servant
• Post-Doctoral Researcher
• Medical Information Specialist

They also go on to work for a variety of different employers, for example:

• Bristol Zoo Gardens
• Imperial College London
• Coastal Carolina University
• Oxford PharmaGenesis
• Soil Association
• The Royal Veterinary College
• University of Nairobi
• Brook Charity
• United Nations (UN)

Careers Planning Workshops

We offer career planning sessions as you move towards completion of your studentship which helps you to formulate a career strategy and look at the wider options open once you have a PhD.         

Student feedback from Careers planning workshop:    

“I feel more confident in structuring a career plan and application.”

"highlighted other avenues to explore when considering career".

Further information on the course including the  PhD student handbook  and   Code of Practice   can be found   HERE .

Further PhD opportunities

Tuition fees.

The tuition fees are as follows:

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Part-time Study

If you would like to know the fees for part-time study, please contact Admissions at [email protected]

Funded Scholarships

The College offers about 10-25 fully funded scholarships a year. These are often funded by UK charities, research councils (e.g. BBSRC), and College Funds. This means that your tuition fees are paid and that you receive a stipend to cover living expenses. Stipends are paid monthly in arrears.

Self-Funded PhD Students

Along with the course tuition fees, self-funded students will need to cover

• bench fees: the amount will vary considerably depending on the nature of the project.
• living costs: it is currently estimated that a single student will need at least £15,000 per year to cover accommodation and personal maintenance expenses whilst studying in or near to London. When applying for a visa   UKBA  will require proof that you can support yourself.

Tuition fee amounts are subject to increase each academic year, please be aware of this when making your calculations and planning how much money you will require.

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PhD Veterinary Medicine and Science

On our Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD, you'll conduct research in our state-of-the-art facilities or at a collaborating institution, investigating a research topic of your choice with support from our expert academics.

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January 2025 - full-time, january 2025 - part-time, april 2025 - full-time, april 2025 - part-time, july 2025 - full-time, july 2025 - part-time, october 2025 - full-time, october 2025 - part-time, why choose this programme.

• Champion our ‘ One Health, One Medicine ’ approach which brings together expertise from a broad range of multidisciplinary areas and collaboration with national and international partners.
• Join the Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive), a research centre, start-up and incubator supported by a co-investment of £8.5 million in resources, dedicated to the development and adoption of new digital technologies in animal health.
• Benefit from multimillion-pound facilities, including our Veterinary Pathology Centre and Veterinary Biomechanics Laboratory.
• Work alongside academic staff with a range of expertise, including applied clinical research, fundamental science, epidemiology and pathology.

Of our veterinary medicine research graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)

Top 20 for research outputs

The University of Surrey is ranked in the top 20 for the quality of our research outputs (REF 2021)

33rd for overall research quality

The University's overall research quality ranking has risen by 12 places to 33rd in the UK (REF 2021)

Programme details Open

What you will study.

Our PhD is research-based, so you’ll spend most of your time developing a research question, conducting original research, analysing your results and writing up your research findings, all under the guidance of your project supervisors.

Examples of current PhD student projects include:

• Disentangling the role of Ascaris β-tubulin isotypes in the emergence of anthelmintic resistance
• Rabies epidemiology and control
• The role of the microbiome and circulating endothelial cells in the pathobiology of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV).

Depending on the nature of your research project, you might do computational analysis work at a desk, experimental work in a laboratory, a clinic, in the field, or a combination.

You can work on your project onsite at the School of Veterinary Medicine or at a collaborating institution. If you do work from a collaborating institution, you’ll need to come to the University of Surrey periodically to attend training sessions, examinations and meet your supervisors.

Partnerships

Reflecting the variety of roles that veterinarians play in society, we are proud to collaborate with a range of partners, including:

• Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
• Fitzpatrick Referrals
• Liphook Equine Hospital
• Marwell Wildlife
• The Pirbright Institute
• Surrey Wildlife Trust
• The Westpoint Veterinary Group
• UK Health Security Agency.

Your final assessment will be based on the presentation of your research in a written thesis, which will be discussed in a viva examination with at least two examiners. You have the option of preparing your thesis as a monograph (one large volume in chapter form) or in publication format (including chapters written for publication), subject to the approval of your supervisors.

You’ll have a confirmation assessment to formally review your project. If you're a full-time student, this will take place around 9-15 months into your studies or 18-30 months if you’re studying part-time. You’ll be required to submit a written report and successfully complete an oral examination.

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Research areas Open

Research themes.

At Surrey, we’re focused on collaborative veterinary research, working with leading research institutions, veterinary practices and the wider veterinary industry, to ensure everything we do is relevant to the sector. Our research investigates:

• Clinical sciences , including biomarkers of neoplasia, biomechanics, orthopaedics, neurology, nutrition and youngstock health and production.
• Education , including clinical skills, communications and professionalism and technology enhanced learning.
• Epidemiology and public health , including animal health surveillance, food chain health and interactions with animals and people.
• Pathology and infectious diseases , including antimicrobial resistance, comparative pathobiology, disease intervention, emerging pathogens, food-borne pathogens, host-pathogen interactions and neuropathobiology.
• Preclinical sciences , including cardiology, design-based stereology, musculoskeletal biology and physiology and neuroscience.

Research areas

• African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (ALPHA) Initiative
• Animal Innovation Health Network
• Veterinary Health Innovation Engine (vHive)

Academic staff Open

Throughout your studies you’ll have at least two supervisors from the School of Veterinary Medicine and other relevant schools within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Your supervisors will give you academic guidance and tuition, help you develop your research ideas and plans, consider your theory and methods and analyse your work. They’ll also give you pastoral support and advice, referring you to more specialist services where necessary.

Support and facilities Open

Research support, progress reviews.

In addition to the confirmation process you’ll have six-monthly progress reviews with your supervisors. These meetings are an opportunity to reflect on your progress, discuss successes and challenges and set targets for the next six months. These reviews will be monitored by postgraduate research directors and recorded on your student record.

You’ll also have one formal meeting with your supervisors every month and can expect to have more frequent meetings between these. The regularity of these will depend on the nature and stage of your project.

The professional development of postgraduate researchers is supported by the Doctoral College , which provides training in essential skills through its Researcher Development Programme of workshops, mentoring and coaching. A dedicated postgraduate careers and employability team will help you prepare for a successful career after the completion of your PhD.

You’ll benefit from our multi-million pound facilities , which include our Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre , fitted with latest industry equipment, including electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors and simulators, and our Veterinary Pathology Centre , home to our microscopy suites, pathology laboratories, post-mortem examination room and viewing gallery.

We also have a Veterinary Biomechanics Laboratory , equipped with motion capture cameras and accelerometer-based systems.

Depending on the nature of your research project, you may also have access to external facilities and equipment if your project is in collaboration with one of our partners.

Hear from our students Open

Emma Taylor

Student - Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD

"My PhD has allowed me to visit countries endemic for rabies, meet those most at risk of exposure to the disease, and hear first-hand about the socioeconomic constraints and challenges that face these communities."

Entry requirements Open

Uk qualifications.

Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in an appropriate discipline, but prior experience in research or industry may be acceptable.

Country-specific qualifications

International students in the united kingdom, english language requirements.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6 in each individual category.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept. 

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses , designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

Selection process

Selection is based on applicants:

• Meeting the expected entry requirements
• Being shortlisted through the application screening process
• Completing a successful interview
• Providing suitable references.

Fees and funding Open

Fees per year.

Explore  UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the  list of fees for all postgraduate research courses.

• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100 (subject to legal requirements).
• Any start date other than September will attract a pro-rata fee for that year of entry (75 per cent for January, 50 per cent for April and 25 per cent for July).

Additional costs

There are additional costs that you can expect to incur when studying at Surrey.

A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course.

How to apply

Applications for October 2024 entry are open only for applicants seeking studentships. If you are not applying for a studentship, we encourage you to submit your application for next intake.

Application process

Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors before they submit an application via the website. Please refer to section two of our  application guidance .

After registration

Students are initially registered for a PhD with probationary status and, subject to satisfactory progress, subsequently confirmed as having PhD status.

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Surrey’s postgraduate research code of practice sets out the University's policy and procedural framework relating to research degrees. The code defines a set of standard procedures and specific responsibilities covering the academic supervision, administration and assessment of research degrees for all faculties within the University.

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• First when we make an offer.
• Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).

View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.

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Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD

• Full-time: Up to 4 years
• Part-time: Up to 8 years
• Start date: Multiple available
• UK fees: £5,350
• International fees: Up to £44,000 per year

Research overview

Develop your skills and understanding of the latest veterinary research.

We're committed to addressing the key challenges of our age through research that has an impact. Our research spans across species, improving the health and welfare of animals. From reducing lameness in sheep using technology, understanding cancer, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, to how viruses and bacteria work, so we can better understand and treat them.

Our expertise are made up of research groups and specialist research centres, including:

• One Virology
• Translational Infection Biology
• Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• Ruminant Population Health
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Veterinary Education and Professionalism
• Advanced Data Analysis Centre (ADAC)
• Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)
• Centre for Evidenced Based Veterinary Medicine (CEVM)
• Centre for Applied Bioethics (CAB)

The School of Veterinary Medicine part of Unit of Assessment (UoA6 Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Science) has improved their position in the upper half of the UoA and seen a significant increase in the proportion of outputs assessed as ‘ world-leading ’ or ‘ internationally excellent ’ from those submitted to REF2014. The Unit’s research environment is also recognised as being 75% ‘world-leading’ and 25% ‘internationally excellent’. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Course content

Our Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD will give you specialist training in a broad range of topics. You'll learn the theory and practical techniques you'll need for a successful research career in veterinary medicine and science.

You'll design, plan and deliver an original and independent research project, with supervision and support from our research experts. Training in key skills is also provided. Skills you'll learn will depend on the nature of your chosen project.

During your first year, you'll work on a report and a confirmatory review. The review will be a written report on your thesis and progress so far, including comments from your principal supervisor.

You'll be required to attend a minimum number of formal and documented supervision sessions and submit a research portfolio detailing your formal and informal training records.

The confirmatory review must be passed to progress to the remainder of the PhD programme. If you do not pass the confirmatory review, you may be awarded an MRes degree instead.

After completing your first year, you'll be given the status of PhD student. You'll continue to focus on your chosen research topic, with support from your supervisor. The standard PhD course is three years, but some funded PhD courses are for 3.5 or four years. All PhDs must be completed within 4 years.

You'll need to complete:

• a written thesis of up to 100,000 words
• a verbal examination called a viva voce where you explain your project in-depth to an examination panel

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our  Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .

Our Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD is flexible. You can choose to start on:

• 1 October 2024
• 1 December 2024
• 1 February 2025
• 1 April 2025
• 1 July 2025

We encourage you to contact a member of the academic staff about your research proposal before applying. They may be able to help you with your proposal and offer support to find funding opportunities in your area.

Details of research supervisors at the University can be found on our research A to Z.

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.

Additional information for international students

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Additional costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .

You should factor into your budget some potential additional costs, such as living expenses in the UK.

You'll need to pay for your membership to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) if you are undertaking a clinical degree.

Additional costs relating to your research project will vary depending on the type of project decide on. For example, laboratory costs, basic veterinary equipment, insurance or CPD expenses if these are not covered by your project budget or funding.

You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

For Home students, tuition fees are often incorporated into a postgraduate grant. For self-funded, EU or international students, tuition fees are applicable.

You may be able to access funds to attend a UK conference each year, or an international conference at least once during your postgraduate degree.

There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.

Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

You'll carry out your PhD under the supervision of one primary, and one secondary supervisor from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Both will be academic members of staff in the school and will have university training on the responsibilities associated with being a postgraduate supervisor.

You may also have additional supervisors from specialist research facilities, other Universities, research institutes or from industry.

Researcher training and development

The Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish.

Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements.

Student support

You will have access to a range of support services , including:

• academic and disability support
• childcare services
• counselling service
• faith support
• financial support
• mental health and wellbeing support
• visa and immigration advice
• welfare support

Students' Union

Our Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer .

There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:

• international students
• black and minority ethnic students
• students who identify as women
• students with disabilities
• LGBT+ students

SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties.

Where you will learn

Purpose-built veterinary facilities.

You'll also have access to our  purpose-built veterinary school  at our  Sutton Bonington Campus .  Our facilities  include anatomy and clinical labs, a large surgery and dissection suite, and animal facilities such as kennels, stables, exotic pet rooms and sheep and pig housing.

Other facilities on our 1000-acre Sutton Bonington Campus include the  University Farm  with demonstration unit and  Centre for Dairy Science Innovation .

Specialist veterinary research facilities

Our research facilities are modern and purpose-built. We have specialist research labs for:

• ribonucleic acid (RNA)
• flow-cytometry
• biological level 2 and 3 organisms
• anaerobic organisms 
• histology and pathology

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

We've developed and supported more than 500 PhD students in recent years. Many have gone on to work in academia, research, and further study.

Related courses

Molecular medicine (and complex diseases) phd, infection immunity and global health phd, computational biology phd, veterinary science mres, research excellence framework.

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• The School of Veterinary Medicine part of Unit of Assessment (UoA6 Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Science) has improved their position in the upper half of the UoA and seen a significant increase in the proportion of outputs assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ from those submitted to REF2014. The Unit’s research environment is also recognised as being 75% ‘world-leading’ and 25% ‘internationally excellent’. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
• 90%* of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*)
• 100%* of our research is recognised internationally
• 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact**

*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis.

This content was last updated on 01 July 2024 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.

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Biomedical researchers with a DVM and PhD have the skills to contribute new knowledge and solve problems in human, animal, and environmental health.

The Veterinary Medical Scholars Program (VMSP) enables students to combine the study of veterinary medicine with graduate study, leading to a PhD in a complementary field. Students in the VMSP are expected to fulfill all requirements of both the College of Veterinary Medicine and the graduate discipline. In cooperation with faculty advisors, students set a program of study that integrates the two degrees.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

• Students who are applying for admission to the DVM program and students who are in the first or second year of the DVM program may apply for VMSP admission.
• Applicants must have extensive previous research experience and motivation toward a research-focused career.
• Applicants must identify research interests and professional goals that demand integration of veterinary medicine with a second field and that cannot be accomplished with one degree alone.
• Applicants must compete successfully for admission to the DVM program and must complete all DVM pre-requisites prior to joining the VMSP, regardless of whether the student will start in the DVM or PhD portion of the program.
• Applicants must compete successfully for admission to a PhD program that meets their professional goals.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

There is not a standard program of study for VMSP students. The program provides the flexibility students need to address their unique goals. Each student’s program of study is determined in consultation with the research advisor and graduate committee, according to the degree requirements of the graduate department. The program of study must be determined no later than the spring semester of the student’s first year in the program and is updated annually in consultation with the VMSP Director.

• VMSP students may enter into the DVM program in the first year, or directly into the graduate program.
• Because of the nature of the  Illinois veterinary curriculum , it is unreasonable to expect that VMSP students can pursue DVM coursework and make significant progress on graduate/research requirements in the same academic year.
• VMSP students are expected to make research progress during the summer between DVM program years.
• VMSP students cannot complete more than 2 years in the DVM program without completing the PhD.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

VMSP students in good academic standing are eligible for scholarship support to defray a portion of the DVM tuition and fees in the years following completion of the PhD. VMSP students are not paid a stipend while enrolled in the veterinary curriculum. Financial support during the years spent solely in the PhD program is negotiated between the student and the graduate program/department. Students with outstanding academic credentials usually are offered a tuition waiver and assistantship or fellowship to support graduate studies.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The VMSP application is distinct from the DVM application. Different committees handle admission to each program. Coordination between the programs is made by frequent communication between the college’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs (DVM admission) and Office of Research and Advanced Studies (VMSP admission). Applicants should not assume that the VMSP admissions committee can access any materials from the DVM application.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Director of the VMSP ( [email protected] ) prior to submitting an application.

To apply for the VMSP, you must submit:

• A completed  Admissions Application .
• Three letters of recommendation.  Two of the letters must be from a previous research supervisor.
• Official transcripts for all college-level coursework. Do not assume that transcripts can be accessed from your DVM program application.

Send the  Admissions Application , letters of recommendation, and official transcripts as E-mail attachments to this address:  [email protected] . Your files will be uploaded to a secure site.  You should receive prompt confirmation (by return E-mail) that your file was uploaded.  If you have questions whether your file was received, please send an inquiry to this address:   [email protected] .

If regular mail is the only option for sending official transcripts, please send them to the following address:

Dr. Lois Hoyer Office of Research and Advanced Studies University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, 3505 VMBSB Urbana, IL  61802

All application materials must be received before the deadline.

Application Timeline

• The application deadline for the VMSP is November 8, 2021.
• The VMSP admissions committee reviews applications and selects a pool of candidates for a video interview in late November/early December. Top candidates from the video interview are invited to visit campus to meet with the admissions committee and potential PhD mentors. Applicants may visit immediately or wait to coordinate the visit with the DVM program interview, typically held in mid- to late February.
• VMSP offer letters are mailed in early March, in coordination with offers of admission to the DVM program.
• Students must accept DVM and VMSP admission offers on or before April 15.

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We offer a wide variety of research areas for study at PhD level. Our approach ranges from molecules to man, from bench to bedside and from process to population. Research alongside experts in the field and join our extensive network of interdisciplinary groups, centres and institutes. Our thriving scientific community brings together basic and clinical staff from across the College – why not join us and complete your doctoral work in one of our world-class research facilities?

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Some of our PhD students share their top tips on making the most of postgraduate life at the University of Edinburgh.

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"I interact on a daily basis with eminent researchers"

"I interact on a daily basis with eminent researchers in various fields (computer vision, signal processing, medicine) which has introduced me to different view points on how to drive and deliver a research project. I believe that these interactions are the most valuable part of the programme and will definitely turn into cornerstones of my future professional career."

Jose, PhD Precision Medicine

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High calibre graduates are invited to apply for funded PhD opportunities for September 2024 entry across our world-leading research institutes and centres. 

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Click on the link below to search available PhD projects currently being advertised by staff at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

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For even more blogs, please visit our Student Blogs website . 

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Theoklitos is one of our PhD Precision Medicine  students. He hosts a popular YouTube vlog which you can visit using the link below.

The Average PhD Student

"My PhD has taught me a huge and diverse set of skills"

"My research project has taught me such a huge and diverse set of skills, I feel I will be able to rely on what I’ve learned during my PhD no matter where my career takes me, whether it is in academia or not."

Bérengère, PhD Psychiatry

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See below for a list of currently advertised PhD projects, however do feel free to contact any potential supervisors whose work is of interest to you to discuss other project ideas.

Please click on the links for more details on the projects and how to apply

Fully funded Project:

• MPhil Project:  Identification of the genetic variant that causes Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) in the Border Terrier dog breed (Dr Cathryn Mellersh and Dr Lisa Alves)

Self-funded Projects: The  projects below do not come with funds to support maintenance stipend or fees - Interested students would need to apply for the University funding schemes or seek funding from elsewhere for fees and maintenance ( info on funding here ):

• PhD:  Deciphering the emergence of opportunistic pathogens in the human gut microbiome: Dr Alex Almeida
• PhD: Retracing the evolution and host adaptation of the human gut microbiome: Dr Alex Almeida
• PhD: The mechanisms by which disease-inducing mutations trigger innate immune signalling proteins (Prof Clare Bryant) 
• PhD: How do evolutionary changes in innate immune genes influence host susceptibility to infection with zoonotic pathogens (Prof Clare Bryant) 
• PhD: Roundworm-microbiome interactions in companion animals and implications for zoonotic disease tansmission (Prof Cinzia Cantacessi)
• PhD: Intervertebral disc disease in dogs (Prof Paul Freeman )
• PhD/MPhil: Looking for evidence that a bacterium known as C.acnes (P. acnes) plays a role in IVDD (Prof Paul Freeman )
• PhD: Pathophysiology of red cell membrane permeability (Prof John Gibson )
• PhD: Transmissible cancer evolution (Prof Elizabeth Murchison)
• PhD: Mutational signatures in bacteria (Prof Julian Parkhill)
• PhD: Expanding phylogenetic reconstruction in bacteria (Professor Julian Parkhill)
• PhD: Spillover! Modelling the dynamics of zoonotic viruses from wildlife to human populations (Dr Olivier Restif) 
• PhD: Decoding the Causes of Multidrug Resistance using Genomics (Dr Lucy Weinert)
• PhD:  Pioneering advanced techniques to measure bacterial mutation rates (Dr Lucy Weinert)

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PhD fellowship in Veterinary Vaccinology at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Science

We are offering a PhD fellowship in Veterinary Vaccinology commencing November 1st 2024 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research The research group for Preventive Veterinary Microbiology focusses on solutions aimed at preventing particularly bacterial infections in animals. Our main activities centre around vaccine development and microbiota management. We combine basic science including molecular microbial techniques with work in animal models of disease. The research members have different background complementing each other’s competences and we have a strong focus on working as a team. 

Project description The PhD project specifically focus on vaccine development utilizing bacterial outer membrane vesicles. The project requires a skilled molecular biologist with a deep understanding of bacterial biology. The candidate will also take part in animal experiments and must thus have an interest in this type of work.

Principal supervisor is Professor Anders Miki Bojesen, Department of Veterinary and Animal Science, [email protected] , Direct Phone: +45 23844188.

Start:                  November 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration:          3 years as a PhD student

Job description Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision. 
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project, e.g. molecular microbiology, biotechnology. Previous experience with vaccinology and/or animal infection studies is considered an advantage. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

• The grade point average achieved
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Other professional activities
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in infectious disease prevention
• Language skills

Place of employment The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Science, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and animal facilities.

Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is November 1st 2024 or upon agreement.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 30,700 DKK/Roughly 4,090 EUR (April 2024 level) plus pension.

Questions For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/ .

Application procedure Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: August 27 th, 2024, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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PhD fellowship in veterinary epidemiology and risk assessment

University of copenhagen , denmark.

We are offering a PhD fellowship in veterinary epidemiology and risk assessment commencing 1 March 2023 or as soon as possible hereafter.

Our group and research The Section for Animal Welfare on Disease Control performs research in the areas of infectious diseases and animal welfare, and base their work on the disciplines epidemiology, ethology and bioethics. One of the major tasks in the section is advisory services to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration on surveillance and control of infectious diseases, and consequently, risk assessments are central. We participate in the Danish Veterinary Consortium (DK-VET), which is a collaboration between the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) for the performance of the veterinary public service agreement under the Danish Ministry of Environment and Food. Public sector consultancy includes everything from disease surveillance and handling of specific emergency tasks, e.g. including suspected disease outbreaks, to assistance in the form of risk assessments, research projects, questions from the Minister, etc.

Project description

Veterinary risk assessment aims to identify hazards and estimate risks for specified pathways and levels of pathways. As an example, African swine fever is considered a hazard for the Danish pig industry, a hazard with huge consequences in terms of fatal disease in pigs and large impact on economy due to loss of exports. Risk assessments, qualitative and quantitative, can help estimating the risk from this hazard related to different pathways, such as import of animals, import of products, traveling, hunting abroad, and trucks.  Estimating risks related to each pathway and overall can help risk managers to implement mitigating actions, to prioritize, and to balance the level of preparedness to the current level of risk.

This Ph.D.-project aims at combining available data from literature and databases with experts knowledge and risk assessment methods into qualitative and quantitative risk assessment models. There will be opportunities to develop the project in selected directions, depending on background and interests of the PhD Fellow, e.g. selection of disease or diving into more advanced quantitative risk assessments, horizon scanning, or forecasting methods. Also, risk communication is an extremely important area, which could be addressed within this project, including in-depth interviews of risk assessors and risk managers, and going into the direction of social sciences.

Risk assessment is truly a cross-disciplinary field collecting inputs and data from a broad range of areas and expertise. Risk managers in the veterinary field are typically the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the farming industries, while experts can be scientists, farmers, hunters etc. Good collaboration skills are therefore important.

The supervisor team consists of Professor Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, [email protected] , Direct Phone: +4535333096, and Senior Advisor Anette Boklund, [email protected] , Direct phone: +4535330847.

Start:                  1 March 2023

Duration:          3 years as a PhD Fellow [+ 3 months as research assistant for enrolment, if relevant]

Job description Your key tasks as a PhD Fellow at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree in veterinary medicine or similar. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).

Other important criteria are:

• The grade point average achieved
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other professional activities
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in learning and research
• Willingness to learn Danish language, spoken and written
• English language skills, spoken and written

You are required to be enterprising, to possess good communication skills and to be a visible and involved participant in the Section’s daily activities. As veterinary risk assessment builds on the basis of good epidemiological understanding, an interest or even experience in epidemiology is needed.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1 March 2023 or as soon as possible hereafter.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD Fellow at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant during an initial three-month employment as a research assistant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

Questions For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database . Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline:  Sunday 11 December 2022, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 2 and 3.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine 1130 Wire Road Auburn, AL 36849

DSc, Moscow State University, U.S.S.R, Chemistry, 1988 PhD, Zelinski Institute of Organic Chemistry, 1976 Moscow State University, U.S.S.R, 1972

Valery A. Petrenko, Professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University; graduated from Moscow State University, U.S.S.R (1972); received PhD and D.Sc. degrees in chemistry from the Zelinski Institute of Organic Chemistry (1976) and Moscow State University, U.S.S.R (1988), Honor Ranks of Senior Scientist in Bioorganic Chemistry (1984) and Professor in Molecular Biology (1992) from the Supreme Attestation Committee of the U.S.S.R.

His Ph.D. research focused on the synthesis of O-specific antigens of Salmonella, and D.Sc. – on directed engineering of DNA and proteins. In 1977 he moved to Novosibirsk and worked as Junior and Senior Scientist (1977-1982), Laboratory Head (1982-1985), Associate Director for Research (1985-1989), Director of Institute, Vice President for Research and Professor (1989-1993) in Scientific Association Vector (Novosibirsk, Russia). In 1993 he joined the faculty of University of Missouri-Columbia as Visiting Professor and Research Professor, and in 2000 – Auburn University as Professor and Graduate Faculty (2001).

In Auburn Dr. Petrenko established a research program focused on development of diagnostic and therapeutic probes using phage display and phage nanobiotechnology. Dr. Petrenko is recipient (PI) of grants from the Army Research Office, the National Institute of Health, Calvert Research LLC, and Auburn University, and CoPI in several collaborative grants.

He is recipient of the Pfizer Animal Health Awards for Research Excellence (2006, 2011), Auburn University’s Scholarship Incentive Award (2014), Auburn President’s Outstanding Collaborative Units Award in Pharmaceutical Engineering (2014). He is member of National Academy of Inventors Chapter (2013), Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer (AURIC), National Cancer Institute (NCI) Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer (2009) and Phi Zeta Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine, included in “Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare”, “Who’s Who in America” 2011 (65th Edition), “Who is Who in the World” (15th Edition) and “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering” 2011-2012 (11th Edition).

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