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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Potential applicants should first make informal contact with members of the VetMD Committee to discuss their suitability prior to submitting a formal application. Approval for registration is strongly advised before embarking upon a body of work to ensure it is appropriate for the degree.
Having obtained approval of the VetMD Committee applicants would need to submit a formal online application.
Selection Process
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should expect to hear whether they have been successful within twelve weeks following the submission of their completed application and required supporting documents.
All eligible applicants will be considered by the Vet MD committee which meets termly or as required.
Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Statement of Interest (M)
- Research proposal (M)
Please upload a summary of the proposed subject of study or research, including the following: A plan of the work to be undertaken and an account of the methods to be used. The place and time where the work is to be carried out. The method of financing the work. The name of suitably qualified University staff member who is proposed as supervisor.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Approval for registration is also strongly advised before embarking upon a body of work to ensure it is appropriate for the degree. Informal inquires can be made to Fiona Roby, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ES. Tel. 01223-760544, E-mail: fr288@cam.ac.uk