A Doctor of Philosophy 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. Learn more about the specific areas of research GAIN SPECIALIST SUPPORT 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. The PhD thesis demonstrates authority in the candidate’s field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. It shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations. The thesis also makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and / or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts. The thesis demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context. It is a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research ‘apprenticeship’ is complete and the holder is admitted to the community of scholars in the discipline. Demonstrate a significant command of knowledge in your chosen field Undertake a substantial piece of original research, under academic supervision Your PhD thesis will demonstrate authority in your chosen field and evidence of command of knowledge Display a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques Make a distinct contribution to knowledge, via an original approach and, where possible, the discovery of new facts Show your ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context Make your contribution to key research areas Veterinary biosciences Animal sciences, health and welfare Infectious diseases, public health and biosecurity Whether you are advancing your current qualification or already working in the field, graduate study can improve your career progression and earning potential. BECOME A THOUGHT LEADER Doctoral degrees at the University of Melbourne seek to develop graduates who demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in their research work.