PhD Veterinary Medicine at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

PhD research programmes in Veterinary Medicine, with projects tailored around the expertise of principal investigators.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in Veterinary Clinical Studies (medicine and surgery), Veterinary Infection and Immunity, Animal Production and Public Health, Companion Animal Sciences, Veterinary Epidemiology and Animal Health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree with a significant component in Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Zoology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Biosciences. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate(s), CV, MVLS cover letter and two references; applicants are encouraged to contact proposed supervisors or identify research themes before applying. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with minimum 23 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 24 in Writing for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre) 70 overall with minimum Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Other accepted tests are also listed for the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee was GBP 5,238. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Page-level fee for the programme listing. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time tuition; part-time is half the full-time fee. Page-level fee for the programme listing. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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