PhD in Bacteriology

UK

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What will I learn?

In-depth academic preparation for a research veterinarian career.

Advance your veterinarian education in both basic and clinical problems within animal medicine research. SGU’s PhD program builds on your postgraduate veterinary clinical training or DVM degree with in-depth research in pertinent topics, such as veterinary pathology and the intersection of animal and human health.

Our PhD program provides you the rigorous training to prepare you for work in leading research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, or government entities.

The PhD program culminates in the production of a thesis in which you will demonstrate your advanced knowledge in an original and important contribution to your chosen area of veterinary science.

Which department am I in?

School of Veterinary Science

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
$14,965 Total (Per Term)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2026

Venue

St. George's University - School of Medicine

Ellison Building, Ellison Place,

Newcastle Upon Tyne,

NE1 8ST, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

To pursue a Veterinary PhD degree, you must have completed an MBA, MPH, MSc, MPhil, or MA (or equivalent) and wish to pursue in-depth research. It is also open to those having a DVM degree, as well as to selected St. George’s veterinary students considering SGU’s DVM/PhD dual-degree program. To apply to the PhD program, you must provide a: 1,500-word research proposal for a project that is directly related to SGU faculty members’ areas of expertise. Detailed, three-year research plan. Description of how your previous studies and experience support your proposal. Funding identification report that identifies possible funding sources for the project and for your research. The PhD admissions committee will review your proposal and academic credentials to determine admission to the program.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About St. George's University

SGU is a centre for academic excellence and is renowned for providing an innovative approach to medical education, with international opportunities.

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