Doctoral School in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Description and educational objectives

The PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences aims to train scholars capable of conducting innovative research in various areas of veterinary medicine. During the three-year period, the PhD student can choose to develop his/her research in scientific disciplinary sectors such as VET, AGR and BIO, under the supervision of a tutor.
The research areas include:

Basic subjects: Morphology, applied biotechnology, biochemistry and molecular biology of domestic animals, animal physiology.

Animal production: Livestock farming, wildlife, animal nutrition, genetic improvement.

Pathology and clinic: Research on pathologies and clinics of farm animals, companion animals and exotic animals.

The research areas of the Doctorate offers a wide range of research areas:

  • Biopathological Sciences
  • Clinical Sciences
  • Basic Sciences
  • Animal Production Sciences and Technologies
  • Inspection Sciences and Public Health

Objectives of the Doctorate in Veterinary Medical Sciences

The aim of the course is to create highly qualified professional figures who can be employed in both academic and business settings, capable of meeting the technological needs of a constantly evolving society, while constantly taking environmental sustainability into account.
The focus of the objectives of the doctorate in Veterinary Medical Sciences can be defined in terms of coordination of the third level of training for all disciplines that fall under Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production.

Areas of Study for Doctoral Students:

Internal Medicine and Surgery: In-depth study of the most modern techniques to optimize veterinary clinical practice.

Pathogenesis and Immunity: Advanced study of infectious diseases, zoonoses, parasitosis and epidemiology, with a one-health approach.

Pharmacology and Food Safety: Skills in pharmacology, toxicology, food microbiology and control of abiotic contamination.

Animal Production: Innovations to improve the quality of animal production, respecting environmental sustainability.
Reproductive Biology: Knowledge of the mechanisms of reproductive biology and the use of biotechnology to improve reproductive performance and profitability of livestock farms.

The Doctorate in Veterinary Medical Sciences focuses on disciplinary areas with a strong scientific-technological vocation, promoting interdisciplinarity, membership in international networks and intersectorality, in line with the PNRR. The topics covered aim to develop applied knowledge in the following areas:
1. Digitalization, innovation, competitiveness, culture and tourism
2. Green revolution and ecological transition
3. Infrastructures for sustainable mobility
4. Education and research
5. Inclusion and cohesion
6. Health

Contacts

UO Formazione Post Lauream - PhD Office

Hub

P.le San Francesco 3 – 43121 Parma

Contacts
T. +39 0521 034214
E. dottorati@unipr.it

Head
Dott.ssa Sonia RIZZOLI