Ph.D. (Veterinary Pathology)

Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology or Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology is a doctorate Veterinary Science. Veterinary Pathology undertakes the examination of animal tissue and body fluids. Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology focuses on the scientific study of the development and process of disease in domestic and wild animals and applications to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. The course includes instruction in pathogenesis, immuno-parasitology, viral therapy, inherited metabolic diseases, environmental toxicology, anatomical and clinical pathology, necropsy and biopsy techniques, clinical laboratory analysis, pathological interpretation, and disease diagnosis. The duration of the course is three years and it is important in many ways for the candidates after it.

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed M.Phil. Degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ ST/ PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher training.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning and five years of teaching/ industry/ administration/ professional experience at senior level.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Syllabus

Syllabus of Veterinary Pathology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Colleges

• Birsa Agriculture University, Ranchi
• Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute - IVRI, Bareilly
• West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Course Suitability

• Those who want to focus on the scientific study of the development and process of disease in domestic and wild animals and applications to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment can go for it. 
• Those who can solve problems scientifically and an ability to recall visual patterns (for gross and histopathology), since the pathology is an image-rich discipline also are eligible for it. 
• Candidates should have previous experience working with animals before being admitted to Veterinary Medical Institutes. 
• They require keen analytical skills and the ability to solve problems scientifically. 
• They should have some communications skills which may be needed to explain diagnoses to their patients' owners.

How is Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Course Beneficial?

• Veterinary Pathologists may be employed by diagnostic laboratories (including private or government-owned laboratories, contract laboratories, zoos, and wildlife agencies), academic institutions, industry (pharmaceutical, biotechnological, chemical and agrochemical) or government agencies. 
• They can go for teaching fields both in schools and colleges; for becoming lecturer they will have to pass the NET exam and other UGC rules at the time. Veterinary Pathologists are specialized veterinarians who work to diagnose and treat diseases in livestock, wildlife and pets. 
• They can also select teaching lines both in schools and colleges, but for joining colleges they will have to fulfill two things NET exam and UGC regulation.

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Employment Areas

• Veterinary (Poultry) Farms
• Pathology Research Labs
• Veterinary Hospitals
• Academic Institutes
• Veterinary Pharma Companies

Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology Job Types

• Senior Research Associate-Biology
• Pharmacovigilance Associate
• Veterinary Officer (Production)
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Veterinary Surgeon
• Product Executive/ Product Manager
• Area Sales Manager
• Veterinary Products Sales Officer
• Research Officer
• Veterinary Business Associate
• Teacher & Lecturer