Overview
The Department of Veterinary Science at University of Cambridge 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.
The Department has 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.
Features
- Many research projects are carried out primarily within the Department, but part of your studies may occur elsewhere or even abroad, on this Veterinary Medicine programme from The University of Cambridge.
- 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.
Programme Structure
Teaching
- This is a degree by research and there is no formal teaching.
- However, students may attend relevant training courses relating to their project in consultation with their supervisor.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
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Veterinary Medicine View 18 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Statement of Interest
Tuition Fee
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International
37458 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9858 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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