Veterinary Microbiology

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from veterinary biosciences or the health and welfare of animals. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, policy specialist, consultant, animal researcher, Veterinary pharmaceutical industry researcher, veterinary hospital manager, and etc. in companies including Zoetics, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, Melbourne Zoo, WWF, and etc.

Duration

1 year - 4 years

Living Costs in Liverpool**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 10 - 14	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 566 - 749	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 417 - 551
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 145 - 191

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2019)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com