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The VMD-PhD Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, established in 1969, aims to train exceptional veterinarian-scientists for groundbreaking contributions to science and medicine. The program has expanded significantly in the last decade through our commitment to his mindset. For further details, contact us at  [email protected] .

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To apply to the VMD-PhD Program, two applications are needed: the VMD-PhD Program application, and the Vet School application. The VMD-PhD application is due November 1 of each year for admission the following fall.   The Vet School application is due September 15 for admission the following fall.

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The PhD in Biomedical Sciences – Veterinary Clinical and Translational Sciences offers advanced studies in biomedical science and applied medical research. Our program promotes high standards of scholarly creativity, proficiency in a clinical discipline and professional service, experience in teaching, and independent and critical research. Graduates from our program are highly competitive for positions in veterinary practice, academia, industry, and government.

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• PhD students in good standing are supported by a competitive annual stipend, health insurance, and tuition waivers. Stipends come with expectations of assisting in research or teaching.
• Scholarships are available through the  WSU Graduate School and the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you’re a current graduate student, log in to the college’s internal web to see available scholarships.
• Students can also receive supplemental support from graduate scholarships and achievement awards, such as the  Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation or  WSU Research Assistantships for Diverse Scholars .
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• For financial planning, see an estimated annual cost of attendance .

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The School of Veterinary Medicine offers advanced studies in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences leading to an MS or PhD degree (Graduate Academic Programs) and specialized advanced professional training in one or more clinical specialties of veterinary medicine (Graduate Professional Programs). Specific research training opportunities vary in each of the three departments and are summarized below by department. All aspects of the Graduate Academic Program are in compliance with current regulations and requirements of the LSU Graduate School. The school’s three departments have some additional distinct requirements. Graduate Professional Programs in some clinical sciences, pathology, and laboratory animal medicine may also require completion of a graduate degree.

We offer MS and PhD degrees in biological and veterinary medical sciences. Please note that MS and PhD candidates do not need to have a research interest in veterinary medicine and research does not need to benefit animals. LSU Vet Med is a biomedical research institution as well as a veterinary school. Our researchers' investigations cover a wide range of disciplines, including cancer biology, disease processes, cardiovascular disease, infectious and parasitic diseases, neurosciences, toxicology, bacteriology, and more. We also offer a dual track DVM/PhD program and a combined DVM/MPH program.

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Graduate degrees are offered by LSU Vet Med in its three departments. These include: the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (MS, PhD), the Department of Pathobiological Sciences (MS, PhD), and the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (MS, PhD). 

Graduate training in this department offers graduate students the opportunity to specialize in one or more disciplines. These disciplines include cell and molecular biology; cancer cell biology; toxicology, including inhalation toxicology; environmental health science and ecological chemistry; physiology; anatomy; and pharmacology. Faculty research interests and expertise include mechanisms of metastasis in cancer; gene therapy (including electroporation) in cancer; cell and molecular biology of tooth eruption; pharmacology and toxicology of aquatic species; environmental and ecological toxicology; cellular ultrastructure; environmental risk assessment; analytical pharmacology and toxicology; diagnostic neurophysiology; pharmacology of pain and inflammation; exercise physiology; xenobiotic metabolism and disposition; neurochemistry; pulmonary pharmacology; cardiovascular disease; and cetacean morphology.

This graduate education program attracts candidates with D.V.M. or equivalent degrees and students with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in microbiological, immunological, zoological, and biomolecular sciences. The emphasis is on developing intellectual abilities and research skills through investigations of infectious diseases of food-producing, companion, and aquatic animals, as well as animal models for human disease. The interdisciplinary faculty — with expertise in molecular biology of infectious diseases, parasitology, and immunology—as well as well- equipped laboratories, provide a stimulating environment for graduate training. Depending on individual interest, graduate students may choose courses with an emphasis in immunology and molecular virology, bacterial or viral pathogenesis, or parasitology and parasite-induced diseases. Communication skills are fostered through active research discussion groups, interdisciplinary seminars, oral examinations, presentation of papers at scientific meetings, and publication of research findings.

This academic and scientific program develops uniquely trained scientists who are able to contribute to the improved health of food-producing, companion, and aquatic animals through vaccine development and modulation of the immune response. Graduates possess the ability to investigate the pathogenesis and disease mechanisms of existing and newly emerging animal and human pathogens to advance animal and human health through research. Graduates may qualify for examination by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and for assuming responsibilities of academic, industrial, and governmental positions.

The graduate professional programs in the department emphasize post-DVM education that leads to the PhD degree. An MS degree is also available. The program offers an in-depth educational experience in classical morphological, clinical pathology, or laboratory animal medicine. Completion of the residency program partially satisfies the requirements of eligibility for the board examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). Research opportunities encompass the research programs of the entire School of Veterinary Medicine.

This department offers graduate students with a fundamental background in clinical sciences the opportunity to study disease problems in small, large, and exotic animals. Faculty of the department hold concurrent appointments in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics where they provide in-depth clinical training to professional students while serving the animal health needs of the hospital’s clientele. The hospital program is supported by a large and diverse staff that includes veterinary interns and residents, medical technologists, radiologic technologists, and pharmacists.

Advanced training in clinical sciences prepares graduate students for careers in clinical research and teaching and administration of clinical trials in the private and governmental sectors. Faculty research interests and areas of expertise range from basic research in immunogenetics to applied studies of surgical and medical problems. Collaborative research with other departments in the School of Veterinary Medicine, the University, and extramural agencies is encouraged and fostered. Opportunities are available in a variety of disciplines for graduate students to acquire teaching experience.

If you wish to apply for admission to the graduate program, you should apply online to the Graduate School (Louisiana State University Graduate School, 114 David Boyd Hall, LSU, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803). Do not send applications to the department to which admission is sought; individual SVM departments do not have application materials.

Graduate Student Responsibilities

As a graduate student, you must assume full responsibility for knowledge of rules and regulations of the Graduate School and departmental requirements concerning your individual degree program. Since requirements and programs are subject to change, you should at all times be aware of current regulations.

Graduate Degree Disclosure

While licensure or certification may be available in your field of study, our program does not directly lead to licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may contribute to the educational requirements for licensure in certain areas of biomedical research and may assist you in such pursuits; however, the licensing authority and requirements for specific areas of biomedical expertise falls under the jurisdiction of the licensing board for the state, territory, or foreign entity in which the individual practices. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact Dr. Tammy Dugas, associate dean for research and graduate education, at [email protected] with questions, and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

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In the event that you have exhausted all informal and formal procedures through LSU at the institutional level, you may submit a written complaint to the Louisiana Board of Regents or to SACSCOC. They will attempt to facilitate a resolution. See below for details:

Students can file a complaint (after going through the grievance policies of the institution) to SACSCOC using the following form sent via ground mail to:

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The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences provides graduate professional training to interns and residents through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Interns and residents are recruited and selected through the Veterinary Intern and Resident Matching Program (VIRMP) . One-year rotating internships are available in companion animal medicine and surgery and large animal medicine and surgery (equine emphasis). Two- or three-year residency programs are available in companion animal medicine, companion animal surgery, dermatology, equine medicine, equine surgery, theriogenology, and zoological medicine. Concurrent graduate academic studies leading to the MS degree may be arranged in a variety of concentrations.

The Department of Pathobiological Sciences provides residency training in morphological and clinical pathology and also laboratory animal medicine through the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine . Residency training programs are designed to prepare you to meet the requirements for certification in the corresponding veterinary specialty. Residents in this program generally complete an MS or PhD degree in veterinary medical sciences.

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In response to the national need to increase the number of well-trained veterinarian-scientists to meet societal needs in biomedical research and other important fields of public health, Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine leads in creating opportunities for all veterinarians interested in pursuing a PhD.

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The College has connections across Cornell University, including with internationally-recognized research programs in the physical sciences, the life sciences, and engineering. Our own research programs provide opportunities for cutting-edge research in a broad spectrum of biomedical sciences with special strengths in cancer biology, medical genetics, infectious diseases, and reproductive studies.

Why Choose Cornell University? 

• Time to degree - 4.5 years average for DVM seeking a PhD students 
• Stipend: $56,484 - $68,604 depending on experience, as well as full tuition and health insurance coverage (NIH postdoc scale)
• Over 170 world-class faculty and collaborators across campus 

Fall 2024 admissions cycle, applications due by December 1, 2023.

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

This program offers an opportunity for talented students to acquire scientific knowledge, technical and communication skills in research areas such as infectious diseases, neuroscience and reproductive biology, pathology, clinical science, and human-animal interactions (HAI). Other areas of interest may be open depending on the faculty mentor’s research interests. Students with interest in infectious disease may have opportunities to perform research in several high security laboratories including a Biosafety Level 3 Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. Students with interest in Clinical Sciences or Pathology will have the opportunity of conducting research in a teaching/research veterinary hospital. The NIH now recognizes HAI as a field of study with opportunities for traditional and non-traditional employment in this growing field.

Get started or continue with your online application. For more information visit the  PhD Admissions page .

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Acknowledging the interconnectedness of human and animal medicine, Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine is at the forefront of advancing discoveries in translational research that can be taken from the field, clinic, and laboratory bench to direct application at a patient's bedside and on a broader scale, benefiting entire populations.

The Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program offers a unique approach to advanced training of professional and graduate students leading to MS and PhD degrees in preparation for careers in biomedical, clinical and field-based epidemiological research.

A significant need exists at the national and international levels for skilled scientists who are trained in modern translational research methods to apply advances in medicine to improve animal and human health. Graduates of the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program acquire a profound understanding of hypothesis-driven research and gain the essential skills and knowledge required to embark on versatile career paths. These paths encompass academia, government agencies, and industry, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of professional opportunities.

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Our programs offer a distinctive approach to advanced training of aspiring professional and graduate students, culminating in attaining MS and PhD degrees in translational research. These degrees empower graduates for impactful careers in biomedical, clinical and field-based epidemiological research.

Research leading to either an PhD and/or MS is supported by graduate faculty of the college. Competitive applicants will have completed a BS, MS, or DVM degree. This research-based program requires all students to complete a thesis or dissertation. Application criteria is available here . 

This course of study is tailored for DVM’s selected to participate in residency training programs within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (including specializations such as anesthesiology, camelid medicine, emergency and critical care, equine ambulatory, radiology, radiation oncology, cardiology, dermatology, small animal internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and small animal surgery) and Veterinary Preventive Medicine (encompassing laboratory animal medicine, zoo and wildlife conservation medicine, and ecosystem health residency).

Interested veterinarians should submit their applications to the respective department's residency program coordinator. Upon acceptance into the residency program, the applicant's information will be shared with the College Graduate Program Coordinator for necessary processing. With their graduate advisory committee's guidance, students can extend their research beyond obtaining an MS degree. This extension allows them to pursue a PhD dissertation subsequent to completing the residency phase of the program.

This course of study is designed for DVM's with some prior research experience that are selected for pathology residency training in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences. Applications are submitted to Kelsey Bradford, program coordinator in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences. Candidates selected for the Combined Residency/PhD Program will be simultaneously evaluated by the college graduate studies committee prior to formal admission to the program.

This program is tailored for individuals currently enrolled in the DVM professional degree program and who wish to engage in research leading to the MS degree concurrently. The DVM and MS degrees are pursued simultaneously. Those interested in this opportunity should contact the College Graduate Program Coordinator for comprehensive details about program prerequisites and the application process.

To embark on this journey, students are required to first enroll in the DVM program and successfully complete one year before initiating their MS studies. Subsequently, a distinct application process is essential for admission into the MS program.

Upon enrollment, students can opt, with the assistance of their graduate advisory committee, to prolong their research activities, eventually culminating in the defense of a PhD dissertation after completing the DVM/MS program.

The Colleges of Public Health and Veterinary Medicine collaborate to offer this specialization in the Masters of Public Health Program. It is one of only two programs certified by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. More information and application instructions regarding the Veterinary Public Health specialization within the Masters of Public Health program (MPH-VPH) can be found on the College of Public Health's website here .

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The overall mission of the Veterinary Science graduate program is to provide opportunities for students to become talented scientists who are creative, critical and independent thinkers with the contemporary skills and knowledge to perform independent research and to effectively communicate their results.  A primary goal of the research is to improve our understanding of the biology of Equidae. Emphasis is placed on investigating the causes and mechanisms that affect the production and performance of horses, regardless of breed.

Teaching the next generation of scientists and researchers is part of the Department of Veterinary Science's core mission.

The department offers a pre-veterinary medicine advising program that prepares students to meet requirements for veterinary schools in the United States. The department offers graduate degrees in a master of science and doctor of philosophy. The department also hosts several postdoctoral scholars and visiting scientists from various countries each year.

Application Requirements - MS

• The applicant should describe their research interests and explain why they wish to pursue a graduate degree in Veterinary Science.
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
• Three letters of recommendation

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements .

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1

Application Requirements for Doctoral Program

Application deadlines.

Fall: February 1

Our Students' Work...

To better understand the interests and areas of study available within the Veterinary Science Department, browse these recent dissertations and theses from our graduates:  

Structural Adaptation of Equine Proximal Sesamoid Bones to High-Speed Exercise Kathryn Mary Babiarz. 2021

An Assessment of the Carrier State and Novel Marker of Leptospira and Abortion in Central Kentucky Horses Gloria Louise Gellin. 2021

Maturation of Equine Proximal Sesamoid Bones in Thoroughbred Horses

Angela Maria Mangine. 2021

Our Research Areas

Choosing from the many specializations of our professors, students will find a variety of hands-on experiences to suit their interests. Faculty and researchers in the Veterinary Science Department manage laboratories focused on: 

• Genetic Testing at Gluck reseach with  Dr. Kathryn Graves
• Gluck Equine Research Center research with Dr David W. Horohov
• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory research with Dr. Deborah Maples
• Dept Policy on Interactions with U.S Sanctioned Countries with   Dr David W. Horohov

Students interested in learning more about these research operations are encouraged to email the associated contact listed above. 

Highlighted Courses

• VS 500 Advanced Equine Reproduction:   A study of reproductive anatomy and physiology of the horse with emphasis on normal and abnormal reproductive function in this species. Normal reproductive management and diseases affecting the reproductive system will be considered in detail.  
• VS 575 Literature in Veterinary Parasitology:   Advanced study of current topics in veterinary parasitology. The course is comprised of student-led discussions based upon readings taken from current literature in the discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the critical analysis and understanding of the experimental basis for current concepts in veterinary parasitology.  
• VS 650 Cellular & Histotoxicol:   A  systematic review of morphological responses to body trauma with special reference to toxic agents. The course is planned to consist of formal presentations and of discussion sessions (primarily interpretation of microscopic preparations).  
• VS 690 Practical Analytical Toxicants:   Identification, and quantitation of drugs,  pesticides,  and other toxicants in biological samples. Concepts and theory will be presented in the lecture portion, while the laboratory will be devoted to actual sample analysis by the students. Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, six hours.  

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Doctor of Philosophy - Veterinary Science

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Course overview

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science helps you demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Make a significant and unique contribution

Write an 80,000 words thesis under academic supervision, which examines a specific problem, issue or topic. You’ll make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study.

Specialise in a key research area

Unearth groundbreaking study in areas including: veterinary biosciences; animal sciences - health and welfare; and infectious diseases - public health and biosecurity .

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While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support for graduate research degree students, including: lectures and seminars, writing boot camps and workshops.

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Application deadline: Aug 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Expired)

Second PhD Call for Applications, with scholarships funded by NRRP and other funds

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Enrolment: From Sep 15, 2023 to Sep 21, 2023

Doctoral programme start date: Nov 01, 2023

Application deadline: Jun 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Expired)

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Enrolment: From Aug 03, 2023 to Aug 22, 2023

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Curriculum 1: Basic Sciences

The curriculum of basic sciences includes the fields of veterinary anatomy and physiology and those of zoology, biochemistry and clinical biochemistry applied to veterinary medicine, experimental and translational medicine. The study is focused on all species of veterinary interest, non-conventional species, wild species and laboratory species. The research topics concern:

• structure, properties and functions of biomolecules
• molecular and cellular biology
• the molecular and biochemical basis of physiological and pathophysiological processes
• the morphological and functional characteristics of the systems, organs and tissues of the animal organism, as well as their main morphofunctional correlates
• homeostasis of the animal organism at molecular, cellular and tissue level
• interactions between animal organism and environment: biochemical, neurobiological and ethological foundations
• animal models for translational medicine

Research topics also include the development of biotechnological approaches for the study and manipulation of stem cells, biomaterials and tissue engineering also for regenerative medicine.

Curriculum 2: Animal Production and Food Safety

The research topics addressed are related to breeding, feeding and nutrition strategies, and genetic improvement of all species of zootechnical interest. Research is aimed at implementing innovative primary production processes, increasing the quality of products of animal origin, and improving the environmental sustainability of production and animal welfare. In the aquaculture sector, the main or emerging aquatic species marine/freshwater of commercial interest are considered, with reference to innovative and sustainable breeding techniques, development of feed and food strategies according to the principles of green and circular economy, reproduction techniques, improvement of animal welfare, product quality and safety. Furthermore, the problems connected with the control of the quality and safety of products of animal origin are considered. Relevant issues are addressed in terms of process and food transformation innovation, also in relation to sustainability, as well as the validation of processes and food products of animal origin, focusing on the risk assessment of emerging and non-emerging microbiological and chemical hazards associated with the production and consumption of food of animal origin, their management and control along the entire food chain.

Curriculum 3: Animal Health

The topics covered concern infectious and non-infectious diseases that can affect pets and livestock, wild and synanthropic, including those that can involve humans. The topics are explored starting from the study of the causes of diseases, whether they are transmissible pathogens (viruses, bacteria, prions, fungi and parasites) or other causes (pollutants, carcinogens, etc.), developing aspects relating to epidemiology, pathogenesis, macroscopic and histological aspects, diagnosis, therapy, prophylaxis and disease control, with particular attention to the possible implications in Public Health in a "One Health" perspective.

Curriculum 4: Clinical Sciences

The research topics concern veterinary internal medicine, reproduction, surgery, pharmacology and toxicology. In the internal medicine field, the topics are focused on internal medicine, emergency medicine, clinical pathology and diagnostic imaging with reference to diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of diseases of veterinary interest. In particular: endocrinology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, nephro-urology, gastroenterology, hematology, infectious diseases, management of sepsis and healthcare associated infections. The research topics related to reproduction are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive pathologies, strategies for improving reproductive efficiency and biodiversity in species of veterinary interest. In particular: pathophysiology, diagnostics, andrological, obstetric-gynecological clinic and perinatology, medical and surgical therapy of the genital system and breast, study of the microbiota and antimicrobial resistance. Other topics are related to natural and artificial fertilization, gamete conservation, stem cell differentiation, embryo production and related transfer protocols. The research topics related to surgery are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of oncological, orthopedic and neurological surgical diseases and the development of analgesic protocols for the management of chronic pain in order to improve the management and well-being of patients of all types of veterinary interest. In particular: pathophysiology of pain, advanced collateral diagnostics and treatment with innovative and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The subjects of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology, closely related to the previous ones, are focused on the development and validation of analytical methods for the detection of drugs and toxicants in various animal matrices.

Appointed by RD n. 709/2023 Prot n. 149534 on Jun 02, 2023

Confirmed for Call for further PhD Positions Rectoral Decree n. 1066/2023 Prot. n. 0226313 of 04/08/2023

* The following shall take part in the work of the Examination Board as expert members for positions linked to specific research topics:

Paola Anfossi - Vetspin S.r.l.

Silvano Natalini - APA-CT S.r.l

As required by the DM 226 of 12/14/2021, the course must provide the "skills necessary to carry out highly qualified research activities at universities, public or private entities, also for the purpose of accessing careers in public administrations and the integration of highly innovative professional paths". To this end, a structured teaching activity is provided, articulated on transversal themes, on specific themes and on transdisciplinary themes offered by the Department and by the University. Furthermore, every year, meetings will be organized between doctoral students to encourage dialogue and critical comparison between peers, through the presentation of the project, the ongoing results, the difficulties encountered, the relative solutions, the experiences abroad and/or in industry. The specific objectives differ according to the chosen curriculum and topic.

The PhD students, through the methodologies of the biomedical research applied to veterinary sciences, food safety and animal production, will conduct their research activity in the labs, the examination rooms and all the structures typical of the activity of a Vet (veterinary teaching hospital,  dairy farm, National Institute for Artificial Insemination, slaughterhouse, labs and fishpond for Aquaculture and fish pathology located in Cesenatico, processing industries of animal origin food, etc.). All the students will allways closely operate with their supervisor and cosupervisor.

A teaching activity transversal to all curricula is provided over the three years of the course (8 CFU) and a specific activity for each curriculum carried out during the third year (1 CFU). The transversal activity is mainly focused on fundamental issues for the planning of research activity (quality management system in research activity; animal welfare and ethics, use of animals for scientific and educational purposes; preparation of protocols for authorization requests for experiments that require the use of animals; study design; bioinformatics and statistics; validation of laboratory methods and application in experimental and/or clinical studies; competitive design and fundraising; scientific writing; antimicrobial resistance; research and innovation for the development of new therapies; postdoc research opportunities in Italy and abroad). Courses on safety in the medical-veterinary environment will also be activated. Scientific English courses will be activated in collaboration with the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo. Participation in other transdisciplinary teaching activities offered by the Department and the University is also advised.

Each PhD student should spend a period of training activity abroad, in Universities or research centers highly qualified. The involvement of foreign teachers is already widely utilized. The PhD students have the possibility to work in European financed projects. Agreements for awarding double doctoral degrees have bieen signed with the University of Litoral (Argentina) and the Univeristy of Mekelle (Ethiopia).

The research activity of the students should exit in publications in International journals, especially in those of highl level, in presentig papers at both International and National meetings and in documentation of clinical cases. All published papers will be inserted in the IRIS system. At least two publications indexed on ISI/SCOPUS/PUBMED are expected to be producet in order to be admitted to sit the final exam.

Carolina Castagnetti

Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Veterinarie

Via Tolara di Sopra 50 Ozzano dell'Emilia (BO)

[email protected]

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