byGaganDeep
Updated on - 20 Jul, 2024
The Ph.D. in veterinary surgery and radiology is the 3-year doctoral research program offered by very few veterinary educational institutions throughout India. The BVSc & AH degree proves that the candidates have successfully completed a 5.5-year program, and during the Master's degree an applicant specializes in surgery and radiology.
ASRB NET/SLET and university admissions tests are only criterions deciding admissions. The coursework of the Ph.D. curriculum is initiated at 6 months with a module covering various aspects of research methodology, veterinary surgery, radiology, pharmacology, biostatistics, and ethics. Then 2.5 years gets spent on research in various labs or hospitals plus thesis writing.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology |
| Duration | 3-5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Veterinary Science or related field with a minimum aggregate score |
| Top Colleges | Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana |
| Entrance Exam | ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PGS), university-specific entrance exams |
1. M.V.Sc. degree in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology or allied disciplines from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade point.
2. Qualification in the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ICAR/CSIR or similar examination like SLET/SET.
3. Candidates with M.Sc. degree and post graduate diploma in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology are also eligible, subject to the condition that they have at least 60% marks or an equivalent overall grade point average.
4. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and differently-abled categories, relaxation of 5% marks at the Master’s level is permissible.
5. Candidates already holding Ph.D. degree in any discipline are not eligible.
6. Working professional candidates, sponsored from public sector undertakings, government departments, research organizations, non-government organizations.
| Syllabus Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Surgical Principles | Covers key concepts and recent advances in veterinary surgery relating to aseptic technique, analgesia, anesthesia, fluid therapy, wound management, and more. |
| Radiographic Positioning & Techniques | Instruction on properly positioning various animal species for common radiographic studies and use of contrast agents. |
| Advanced Imaging Modalities | Potentially includes CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear imaging physics, instrumentation, image acquisition, and interpretation. |
| Surgical Procedures & Techniques | Focuses on major surgery procedures for common diseases/disorders in companion animal, equine, food animal, and exotic animal practice. |
| Clinical Research Methods | Covers clinical research design, critical literature review, statistical analysis, scientific writing and communication of research findings. |
| Seminars & Rounds | Presentation and discussion of interesting clinical cases and advances in veterinary surgery and diagnostic imaging. |
| Thesis Research | Independent research project conducted under faculty mentorship, including proposal, execution, analysis, and scholarly publication. |
1. Obtain your Bachelor's degree, usually in a science-related area such as biology or zoology. Maintain a strong GPA.
2. Take the standardized tests like GRE. Obtain a competitive rating on pertinent areas.
3. Perform research experience such as working with a veterinarian, animal scientist or a biology professor in his laboratory.
4. Show good grades in your transcript.
5. Solicit impressive letters of recommendations highlighting research strength and potential.
6. Draft a research statement that showcases research interests closely linked to department strengths and faculty expertise.
7. Achieve program-specific prerequisites in veterinary medicine as well as in the related research field, including the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
8. Submit application before the program's deadline with all the necessary items.
9. Interview successfully even if granted interview by the target program.
There are no NIRF ranked Ph.D. (Veterinary Surgery & Radiology) colleges in India. However, here is a list of top 10 NIRF ranked Ph.D. (Veterinary Science) colleges in India in table format with fees:
| Rank | College Name | Location | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | 25,000 |
| 2 | National Dairy Research Institute | Karnal, Haryana | 30,000 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 50,000 |
| 4 | Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Wayanad, Kerala | 40,000 |
| 5 | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Ludhiana, Punjab | 35,000 |
| 6 | Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 45,000 |
| 7 | West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | Kolkata, West Bengal | 40,000 |
| 8 | Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Hisar, Haryana | 35,000 |
| 9 | Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Paschimchal University | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh | 30,000 |
| 10 | Anand Agricultural University | Anand, Gujarat | 35,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top Private Ph.D. (Veterinary Surgery & Radiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Bikaner, Rajasthan | INR 16,000 |
| College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Deshmukh Veterinary Science | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | INR 45,124 |
| College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh | INR 57,100 |
| Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | INR 29,500 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Ph.D. (Veterinary Surgery & Radiology) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Udaipur, Rajasthan | INR 16,000 |
| Nagpur Veterinary College | Nagpur, Maharashtra | INR 3,725 |
| KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Pookot | Wayanad, Kerala | INR 152,350 |
| KVASU, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Thrissur, Kerala | INR 54,100 |
| College of Veterinary Sciences | Hisar, Haryana | INR 65,570 |
| Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | INR 114,366 |
| P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University Rajendra Nagar | Hyderabad, Telangana | INR 30,286 |
| Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | INR 45,675 |
| Assam Agricultural University | Jorhat, Assam | INR 80,130 |
| Anand Agricultural University | Anand, Gujarat | INR 29,190 |
Doctorate holders in veterinary surgery and radiology are manifold admired by research institutions, universities, government agencies and private-owned industries.
| Specialization | Job Title | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgery | Veterinary Surgeon | 80,000-100,000 |
| Veterinary Radiology | Veterinary Radiologist | 70,000-90,000 |
| Research | Veterinary Surgeon-Scientist | 60,000-80,000 |
| Teaching | Veterinary Professor | 50,000-70,000 |
| Industry | Veterinary Product Development Scientist | 60,000-80,000 |
| International Development | Veterinary Consultant | 70,000-90,000 |