Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Science at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Department of Veterinary Medicine houses a wide range of skilled staff, facilities and equipment, and has a wide clinical patient group to support students' research. It also has strong ties with world-class groups elsewhere in the University and its surrounding Research Institutes. We have particular Research strengths in Disease Dynamics, Infection and Immunity, and Systems Pathology.

Faculty: School of Clinical Medicine | Department: Department of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An examination is entirely based on the thesis presented at the end of the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. BSc/BA or master's degree in a relevant subject, or a degree in veterinary or clinical veterinary medicine. 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 14,562 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: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

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

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