PhD of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Basseterre, Caribbean
- 3.25 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Four-year veterinary degree based at the Atlantic Veterinary College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced disciplinary research competence in Veterinary Medicine
- Evaluate literature critically
- and communicate original scholarly findings. Suggested learning areas: Four years: year 1 normal structure
- Function
- Animal health.
Career outcomes
- Private practice
- Specialty medicine
- Research
- Industry
- Government
- Academia
Curriculum
- Four years: year 1 normal structure and function
- Animal health and behaviour
- Year 2 disease processes
- Public health
- Medicine
- Surgery and imaging
- Year 3 large and small animal medicine and surgery with electives
- Year 4 clinical rotations of 40 weeks.
Entry requirements
Academic
- At least 48 semester credits of college work including the prerequisite courses (biology
- General and organic chemistry
- Physics
- Biochemistry
- Cell biology
- Mathematics
- English composition
- Advanced science
- Humanities/social science)
- 150 hours of veterinary or research experience
- Undergraduate degree strongly recommended
- GRE optional but gives priority.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT preferred minimum 25 Listening (5 new scoring)
- IELTS 22 Writing (4.5)
- PTE Academic 22 Speaking (4)
- Cambridge 23 Reading (4.5)
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Professional or clinical evidence when required
- References
- Personal statement.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- references when required. Complete the online application. Pay the application fee if applicable. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $76,920 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Basseterre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Department | DVM Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 126,64 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Scholarships
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3.25 years.
Tuition is $76,920 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,553 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT preferred minimum 25 Listening (5 new scoring), IELTS 22 Writing (4.5), PTE Academic 22 Speaking (4), Cambridge 23 Reading (4.5), IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.