Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Veterinary Science

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science is a research-based degree that helps students demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity, and innovation in their research work. This program allows students to make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in their field of study.

Course Overview

The PhD in Veterinary Science requires students to write an 80,000-word thesis under academic supervision, examining a specific problem, issue, or topic. Students will have the opportunity to specialize in key research areas, including:

• Veterinary biosciences
• Animal sciences - health and welfare
• Infectious diseases - public health and biosecurity

Research Areas

Students can explore groundbreaking studies in various areas, including veterinary biosciences, animal sciences, and infectious diseases. Specialist support is available for graduate research degree students, including lectures, seminars, writing boot camps, and workshops.

Program Details

• Course code: DR-PHILVET
• Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: Flexible
• Fees: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Related Study Areas

• Agricultural and veterinary sciences
• Veterinary science

Acknowledgement

The University of Melbourne acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn, and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.