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Teaching
| One to one supervision | The number of hours of formal supervision will vary depending on the individual, supervisor and project. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University’s expectations regarding supervision. The supervisor will provide written feedback to the student each term with progress reports submitted online. The feedback will relate to the progress the student has made and include a specific comment on their research project. This will be discussed with the student in advance of the submission of the report to the University. |
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| Posters and Presentations | Students are expected to present at the weekly seminar slot to the Department at the end of their first year. They are also expected to participate in the biannual Departmental research days at least once during their course by presenting posters and/or 'Blitz Talks' (short oral presentations). |
Feedback
Formal online feedback through supervisor reports, plus informal feedback as required.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
The examination of the VetMD consists of the submission of a thesis of the research work and an oral examination on the subject of the thesis and the general field of knowledge within which it falls. The thesis must be no longer than 60,000 words. These limits exclude figures, photographs, tables, appendices and bibliography.
The thesis cannot be submitted until four years have elapsed since the date of the candidate's admission to their approved veterinary degree.