University of Antioquia
Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences

Medellín, Colombia

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2025

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About: The Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences offers an in-depth study of veterinary medicine and related fields. This program immerses students in research, clinical practices, and advanced veterinary concepts over three to four years. Candidates will strengthen their analytical skills while contributing to innovative solutions for animal health challenges.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as veterinary specialists, academic researchers, wildlife veterinarians, or positions within governmental and non-profit organizations focused on animal health.

To qualify for the title of Doctor, the candidate must pass 139 credits, pass the knowledge exam and present and support the Thesis, with publication of at least one scientific article with original results of their research and must take a national or international internship of between 3 and 6 months of duration.

Program methodologies: The Doctorate in Veterinary Sciences (DCV) uses different teaching strategies such as the master class, the research seminar, the development of skills for the search, selection and interpretation of scientific information, and for the design and execution of research autonomously and the execution of the Thesis. The theoretical foundation subjects are concentrated in the first three levels of the program.