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Course Overview

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

During the veterinary Ph.D. program, you will choose an academic focus area that you want to master in terms of both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Choose from among nine specialty areas for your Ph.D.

  • Ph.D. in Anatomical Pathology
  • Ph.D. in Anatomy
  • Ph.D. in Bacteriology
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Pathology
  • Ph.D. in Marine Medicine
  • Ph.D. in Parasitology
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacology
  • Ph.D. in Virology
  • Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation Medicine

The Ph.D. 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.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

To pursue a Veterinary Ph.D. 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/Ph.D. dual-degree program.

To apply to the Ph.D. 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.

Fees

  2021/22 Tuition & Fee Rates
School of Veterinary Medicine Tuition Admin Fee Malpractice Insurance Total
Basic Sciences  
Term 1 $16808 $3687 $20495
Term 2 $16808 $3687 $20495
Term 3 $16808 $3687 $20495
Term 4 $16808 $3687 $20495
Term 5 $16808 $3687 $20495
Term 6 $16808 $3687 $20495
Total Basic Sciences $100848 $22122 $122970
  Per credit amount $813

This information was accurate on : 16/03/2021
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