Animal Medicine and Health

application deadline and start date information online. Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28 Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location Barcelona, Spain Disciplines Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science Overview This Animal Medicine and Health programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on scientific training in veterinary medicine, enabling investigation of diseases, biological processes, and health management across different animal populations. It supports research addressing both infectious and non-infectious conditions affecting companion, production, and wild animals. Key Facts The academic experience encompasses multiple research areas, including epidemiology, pathology, reproduction, and comparative medicine. Candidates engage with topics such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, clinical diagnosis, surgical treatments, and reproductive biology, combining diverse perspectives within both basic and applied research frameworks. Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality and alignment with established research directions. Supervision includes advising on study design, monitoring progress, facilitating access to resources, and supporting thesis development and completion, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when appropriate. Programme Structure Courses include: Animal Health and Veterinary Epidemiology Animal Pathology, Medicine and Surgery Animal Reproduction Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology Comparative Medicine and Animal Models Thesis Research and Supervision Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme. Other requirements General requirements Academic record and relevance of previous studies in Veterinary Medicine evaluated (60%) Research grants considered (20%) Research experience assessed (5%) Research stays abroad evaluated (5%) Personal interview assessed (5%) Submission of academic certificates required; documents must be in Catalan, Spanish, or English (or officially translated) Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year) EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year) Additional Details If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545. Living costs Barcelona, Spain: 1,246-2,201 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.