Overview
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme from The University of Edinburgh will consolidate and enhance evidence based- knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes to enable independent practice to the standard of a recognised specialist in the chosen discipline. Additionally, it will provide you with training in and experience of research. You will be required to produce a dissertation, defend it at viva examination, and present and publish your findings. The programme will provide training and experience of teaching, as well as access to optional courses in specialty-relevant areas.
Career opportunities
The specialist training in clinical techniques, research and teaching will afford you many opportunities. After graduating you will be able to seek career advancement/specialism within your clinical setting, as well as following research and/or teaching roles should you choose.
Programme Structure
Learning outcomes- Have a critical and comparative knowledge at the level of a specialist in the field of the current background, theories, concepts and technical methodologies relating to their chosen specialty
- Obtain clinical experience and technical/practical skills sufficient to meet requirements of the specialist qualification in their chosen subject.
- Gain all the necessary specialist professional and academic skills to analyse, research, synthesise and critique scientific developments.
- Develop key abilities to communicate fundamental concepts to scientific, clinical and lay audiences, as well as colleagues utilising multiple techniques.
- Have the opportunity to obtain a broad specialist clinical, research and teaching
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
Language
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Disciplines
Biomedical Science Veterinary Medicine View 18 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English 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
- A degree in veterinary medicine (BVM&S Veterinary Medicine or equivalent), membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS), and a minimum of one year’s postgraduate clinical experience.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Edinburgh
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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