Veterinary science

What is the UPWr Doctoral School?

UPWr Doctoral School is a part of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr) which is one of the best specialist universities in Poland.

It conducts training and research in the field of agricultural and natural sciences as well the engineering and technical ones.

 The education lasts 4 years and is provided in full-time mode on the UPWr campus.

As an international PhD student, you are granted a monthly scholarship of 1080 EUR for covering all living expenses.

Additionally, you may receive funds for research projects or for publishing scientific articles in recognized journals.

Research topics in the discipline

The research topics in the discipline may concern:

  • molecular mechanisms of animal diseases and the applications of new therapeutic methods
  • microbial threats to food safety
  • molecular background of microorganism pathogenicity
  • evaluation of the immunotropic and antitumor activity of natural and synthetic compounds in spontaneous and established cell lines in
  • vitro and in animal models
  • population modeling of drug pharmacokinetics in animals
  • application of high-throughput techniques in molecular and clinical diagnostics
  • advanced research on the physiological conditions of the body’s functioning
  • the use of modern clinical diagnostics techniques in veterinary medicine
  • research on animal health and productivity
  • studies of contemporary infectious diseases
  • reproduction and neonatology of domestic and wild animals
  • advanced biotechnology of reproduction, including endangered species
  • translational research of human disease in animal models
  • tissue engineering with the use of animal models
  • immunological aspects of animal health protection
  • companion and wild animals’ pathology

Keywords: veterinary, production animals, companion animals, wild animals, endangered species, animal physiology and pathology, animal diseases, epizootiology, microbiology, innovative diagnostic tools, modern surgical techniques, innovative therapies, clinical prophylaxis and immunology, molecular studies, pharmacology, assisted reproductive techniques, food safety, livestock production, genetic engineering, experimental oncology

Questions about the discipline?

pawlak_i.pngD.Sc. Aleksandra Pawlak
tel.: (+48) 71 3205 241
e-mail: aleksandra.pawlak@upwr.edu.pl

BASE OF KNOWLEDGE UPWR

Admission to the Doctoral School in 4 easy steps

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The admission schedule will be published here.

Our PhD programme allows you to become part of the Wrocław international scientific community, setting you on the track to a successful career at any university or research centre so that after graduation you can apply for a postdoc position anywhere in the world.

Those are 5 good reasons why you should join us:

  • A medium size academic centre
    There are no anonymous students. We focus on an individual approach to learning and enhancing members' interaction in research teams.
  • No mass education
    Only around 30 candidates are accepted to the UPWr Doctoral School each year which makes the programme prestigious and quality-oriented.
  • International networks
    Networking with more than 140 universities in Europe and worldwide.
  • Scholarship and research funding
    Education is free and every PhD student receives a monthly scholarship. There are also many ways to apply for additional funding for research activities.
  • Based in Wrocław
    Wrocław is one of the fastest developing cities in Poland, a vibrant academic centre with a strong and diverse economy.


UPWR in a nutshell

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Any questions?
We will be more than happy to help you.

tel. (+48) 71 320 5266
e-mail: szkola.doktorska@upwr.edu.pl