AU can now award doctorates in veterinary medicine
The University of Copenhagen is no longer the only place where you can earn a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Aarhus University now also offers doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine. This is a huge step forward for the field, says the head of department.
Until now, the University of Copenhagen has had a monopoly on awarding doctorates in veterinary medicine. But now, Aarhus University can also award the degree dr.med.vet. The doctorate is the most prestigious academic degree in Denmark.
Head of Department at the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science at Aarhus University, Charlotte Lauridsen, calls it a huge step forward for the veterinary field in an article from the department:
"The interest in this doctorate is already present at our department – and now it is finally a reality. Being able to earn a doctorate in veterinary medicine is a huge step forward for the field. With more doctors in veterinary medicine, the entire research area will be significantly strengthened," Charlotte Lauridsen says.
In 2024, the department welcomed the first students to AU’s new veterinary education programme at the Viborg campus, where it is now possible to progress all the way to a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
This text is machine translated and post-edited by Cecillia Jensen.