Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology studies microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that harm animals and have an impact on veterinary care. The program, which typically lasts 3 to 5 years, integrates training in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and veterinary medicine with intensive research. Students study infectious diseases in animals, microbial pathogenesis, vaccine development, antibiotic resistance, and diagnostic procedures. Graduates are prepared for positions in academia, research institutes, veterinary diagnostics, and public health, where they can advance knowledge of animal diseases, improve diagnostic methods, and help develop vaccines and medicines to protect both animal and human health.
