Veterinary Medicine

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Veterinary Medicine with Focus in Natural Sciences

General description

The doctoral program in Veterinary Medicine with focus on natural sciences is offered in collaboration with the Science Faculty of UZH and includes a written dissertation and a curricular part (24 ECTS Credits) and final examination (6 ECTS credits). The specific composition of the curricular activities is determined together with the supervising committee. The doctoral program must be started no later than 3 years after obtaining the Master of Veterinary Medicine, and the doctoral program is usually completed within 1.5 years.

Admission requirements

Applicants possess a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, admission is decided by the Promotion Committee.

Specific requirements

Applicants possess a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, admission is Master's degree, or equivalent, in Veterinary Medicine and license to practice Veterinary Medicine. Candidates must express a strong interest in basic life science research and are selected based on an interview process.

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. med. vet.

Major/minor subject combinations

no combinations possible

Examination and assessment regulations

Review process and successful completion of the curricular part and the final examination

Language of instruction

English