PhD-Programme

About this programme

The Office for Postgraduate Studies provides administrative support to the Vetmeduni’s Doctoral and PhD students, supervisors, the Curriculum Commission for Postgraduate Studies and the Vice Rector for Research and International Affairs and acts as interface for all parties involved. Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Mag.a Martina Marchetti-Deschmann T +43 1 25077-1010 E-Mail to Martina Marchetti-Deschmann Upon completion of the doctoral program, the academic degree Dr. med. vet. (medicinae veterinariae) is awarded. The doctoral program serves to deal with a scientific topic over a period of at least three years. The work is supervised by experts in the respective subject. The doctoral program thus serves as an introduction to scientific research. The course can also be completed part-time and is therefore often combined with part-time or initial assistant positions. The doctoral program in veterinary medicine serves as a professional doctorate to further develop the ability to conduct independent scientific work in the field of veterinary medicine and related professions. It is intended to maintain and increase the university's performance in applied research through contributions in research and clinical practice. The doctoral candidates carry out their work under the guidance of highly qualified specialists in the respective subject area. The training and promotion of the next generation of scientists with a basic scientific attitude is carried out in accordance with the guidelines of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna on good scientific practice.