Overview
About the Programme
The Veterinary Medicine and Science programme of the University of Nottingham is 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 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 will 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.Programme Structure
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Health Sciences Animal Science View 17 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
UK students:
- 2:1 first degree in a relevant subject, or 2.2 first degree and a masters degree, both in a relevant subject.
- Specific projects may also require that you hold a veterinary qualification.
EU / International students:
- 2:1 first degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or 2.2 first degree (or international equivalent) and a masters degree, both in a relevant subject.
- Specific projects may also require that the applicant holds a veterinary qualification.
- IELTS: Clinical projects: 7.5 (7.0 in each element). Science projects: 6.5 (6.0 in each element)
Tuition Fee
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International
39000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
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4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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