Study at the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences

Postgraduate course listings

Explore our course catalogue to find and apply for any of our postgraduate courses.

PhD & postgraduate by research opportunities

SRUC is a unique institution founded on world-class research. We offer excellent opportunities for research leading to a higher degree.

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Why undertake postgraduate study at the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences?

: Whether to continue work on a subject area about which you have become passionate, to embark on a change of direction, or to further your career opportunities.

SRUC offers unique opportunities for postgraduate study. Our unbeatable links with industry, along with our own highly-respected consultancy and research divisions, gives us knowledge, expertise and facilities befitting a national institution.

Our research power in the areas of animal science, husbandry, animal behaviour and welfare, genetics & genomics and diseases & epidemiology can be drawn on to deliver cutting edge academic programmes which produce graduates well versed in modern research approaches.

Our veterinary services team are experts in animal disease diagnosis and process over one million animal and material samples each year. Their close links with research and development activities within SRUC and in several other academic and research institutions ensure that our UK, EU and international clients benefit from practical support coupled with expert scientific advice.

Our School Mission statement is: ‘Providing a sustainable, resilient foundation for clinical excellence to support the animals and communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy’.

We are ideally placed to fulfil that mission.

Services

Supporting new ideas, growth, and support to clients and entrepreneurs for sustainable development of our natural economy.

Research and innovation

Our world-class experts play a vital role in advancing our understanding of animal health, disease, and biological systems, contributing innovative and impactful work to improve and benefit our natural economy.

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Are you interested in helping the next generation of vets, nurses and technicians?

About us

We can trace our lineage back over 100 years and have the research, academic strength and people in place to support our mission of facilitating synergies, driving excellence, and providing essential support to Scotland's natural economy.

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With hundreds of courses across more than 20 disciplines, we provide the skills, experience and confidence you need to create a successful career.

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Business services

Our business services work across food supply chains and the natural economy to help clients rise to the challenge of climate change and scientific and technological transformation.

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