Program Overview

Infection Immunity and Global Health PhD

Overview

The Infection, Immunity and Global Health PhD program at the University of Nottingham offers specialist training in bacteria, viruses, and antimicrobial resistance, including translational infection biology. The program is designed to provide students with the skills, experience, and expert supervision needed to succeed in their research career.

Research Overview

The program focuses on addressing key challenges in veterinary research, with a strong emphasis on improving the health and welfare of animals. Research areas include:

• 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)

Course Content

The program includes:

• A written thesis of up to 100,000 words
• A verbal examination called a viva voce where students explain their project in-depth to an examination panel
• Training in key skills, depending on the nature of the chosen project
• A confirmatory review, which must be passed to progress to the remainder of the PhD program

Entry Requirements

• Home/UK students: 2:1 first degree in a relevant subject, or 2.2 first degree and a master's degree, both in a relevant subject
• EU/International students: 2:1 first degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, or 2.2 first degree (or international equivalent) and a master's degree, both in a relevant subject
• English language requirements: IELTS 7.5 (7.0 in each element) for clinical projects, IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each element) for science projects

Fees

• Home/UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Funding

• Various funding opportunities are available, including scholarships and government loans
• Check the university's guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree

Support

• Students will carry out their research under the supervision of one primary and one secondary supervisor from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
• Additional supervisors may be from specialist research facilities, other universities, research institutes, or industry
• Researcher training and development opportunities are available through the Researcher Academy
• Graduate centres provide dedicated community spaces for postgraduates
• Student support services include academic and disability support, childcare services, counseling service, faith support, financial support, mental health and wellbeing support, visa and immigration advice, and welfare support

Careers

• Careers advice and graduate destinations are available
• Expert staff will work with students to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop interview skills, and meet employers
• International students who complete an eligible degree program in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route

Related Courses

• Veterinary Medicine and Science PhD
• Computational Biology PhD
• Molecular Medicine (and Complex Diseases) PhD
• Veterinary Medicine/Surgery MVS
• Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - Wildlife PGCert

Research Excellence Framework

• The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education
• 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 recognized as being 75% ‘world-leading’ and 25% ‘internationally excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)