Overview

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.

Features

At the end of their first year of study, Biological Sciences (Veterinary Medicine) students at University of Cambridge 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 Structure

Curriculum:

The student is expected to attend journal clubs and departmental seminars. Other classes are decided by student and supervisor and the number of hours is not set.

There is a Departmental Graduate Journal Club usually once per term. Students may also be expected to attend individual lab group journal clubs.

Students are expected to present at the weekly seminar slot to the Department at the end of their first year. They are also expected to participate in the bi-annual Departmental research days at least once during the course of their PhD by presenting posters or 'Blitz talks' (short oral presentations).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-02 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Veterinary Medicine View 18 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Statement of Interest

Research Proposal

Proposed Supervisor

Tuition Fee

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International

37458 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37458 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9858 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

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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