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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Clinical Veterinary Sciences

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

The PhD Clinical Veterinary Sciences at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing animal welfare. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our research aims to enhance understanding of disease processes in animals and to translate that understanding into improved therapies for both animal and human disease. Research focuses on: - the improvement of the health and welfare of domestic animal species - the protection of public health - alleviation of human poverty (in the context of tropical diseases) - providing holistic solutions to global challenges in human and veterinary medicine and the livestock industry Most of our research is carried out within the Roslin Institute, which is incorporated with the School and ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Veterinary Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Clinical Research Methods and Biostatistics
Translational Animal Models in Medicine
Infectious Disease and Public Health
Livestock Health and Production Systems
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology
Comparative Immunology and Therapeutics
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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