Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

There are a significant number of veterinarians carrying out research of a high standard in the course of their professional work for whom this degree provides an opportunity to present their work and obtain a formal degree. Eligibility is restricted, as the candidate must have either a University of Cambridge degree and an approved veterinary degree or hold an appointment at the Cambridge Veterinary School in addition to an approved veterinary degree. Research projects undertaken for the degree should be designed to build on candidates' veterinary expertise and professional experience.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine | Department: Department of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 6 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Examination of the VetMD consists of the submission of a thesis of the research work and an oral examination on the subject of the thesis and the general field of knowledge within which it falls. The thesis must be no longer than 60,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree. Eligibility is restricted, as the candidate must have either a University of Cambridge degree and an approved veterinary degree, or hold an appointment at the Cambridge Veterinary School in addition to an approved veterinary degree. This degree is offered as a part-time degree only. Part-time candidates are not required to be resident in Cambridge but are required to attend the University on a regular basis. Please see the Postgraduate Part-Time Study webpage for information related to part-time study and to access the part-time postgradaute study booklet. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvvtmvved/apply

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