Postgraduate Vet Residency and Masters Programmes
Combined 4-year Residency and Masters Programme in Equine Internal Medicine
The University of Glasgow is pleased to offer a joint Residency and Master’s Degree by research programme in equine internal medicine. Graduates in veterinary medicine, who have completed at least two years in general equine practice or a one year rotating equine internship, are invited to apply for this training post. Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. The residency offers ECEIM approved training to develop a future specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. Candidates will be expected to sit board-certification examinations of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine at the end of the programme and to undertake a Master`s degree by research (the research project will focus on equine infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne pathogens and their incidence in the UK).
Clinical training will be primarily at the Glasgow Equine Hospital, but with support for additional externships in specialised areas of medicine, providing a fantastic learning opportunity. The training programme requires participation in the clinical services of the hospital and includes small-group teaching of veterinary students. Clinical supervision and training will be provided primarily by Prof David Sutton DECEIM and Dr Tine Schliewert DACVIM, DECEIM. Scholarships are renewed annually, subject to satisfactory progress. Initial stipend will be £29,025 (PAYE exempt), rising to £30,474 by the fourth year. An additional £1,500 per annum is available for attendance of conference(s), examination fees and externship costs.
Informal enquiries prior to application are encouraged, and should be made to David.Sutton@gla.systa-s.com or Tine.Schliewert@gla.systa-s.com
Please ensure you include a CV and letter of intent as part of the application process.
Closing date for applications: 24 April 2026
Combined 4-year Residency and Masters Programme in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
CLINICAL SCHOLAR TRAINING PROGRAMMECombined 4-year Residency and Masters Programme in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Graduates with at least one year’s experience in a relevant field (clinical work, research, field work, etc.) are invited to apply for a combined Scholarship and Master`s degree by research. Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership. The successful candidate is expected to sit board-certification examinations of the European College of Veterinary Pathology (ECVP) or American College of Veterinary Pathology (ACVP).
The training programme requires participation in the Division`s veterinary diagnostic services (strong focus on necropsy service with a more minor biopsy component), undertaking a Masters research project and contribution to small-group teaching of veterinary students (please also see https://www.gla.systa-s.com/schools/vet/cad/residencytraining/#Overview). The two Masters (MVM) projects associated with the residency programme are a) Immunohistochemical investigation of granulomata of unknown aetiology in reptiles and amphibians and b) Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of different herpesvirus antibodies on grey seal tissues infected with PhHV1, and canine and feline tissues infected with CHV1 and FHV1, supported by automated image analysis.
Scholarships are renewed annually, subject to satisfactory progress. The initial stipend is £29,025(PAYE exempt) and rises to £30,474 by the fourth year. £1,500 per annum is available for attendance at conference(s), examination fees and externship costs. The proposed start date is The proposed start dates are between 1 July 2026 and 11 January 2027.
Project 1: Immunohistochemical investigation of granulomata of unknown aetiology in reptiles and amphibians
Granulatomous disease is frequently diagnosed in reptiles and amphibians, however identifying the inciting cause of granulomas is not always possible using histochemical stains. In both species, both Mycobacteria spp and Chlamydia spp, infections are associated with the formation of granulomas. However, paucibacillary mycobacterial and chlamydial infections are difficult to diagnose due to lack of sensitivity and/or specificity of histochemical stains.
This project aims to increase the diagnostic sensitivity and determine incidences of granuloma-associated Mycobacteria and Chlamydia bacteria in reptiles and/or amphibians, by validating commercially available, genera specific antibodies by immunohistochemistry.
As well as improving animal welfare, improved diagnosis of such infections could benefit for human health; both Mycobacteria and Chlamydia spp. are zoonotic and improved diagnostic testing facilitate owner’s awareness of disease risks.
Project 2: Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of different herpesvirus antibodies on grey seal tissues infected with PhHV1, and canine and feline tissues infected with CHV1 and FHV1, supported by automated image analysis.
Currently, the investigation of grey seal and canine tissues for infection with Herpesvirus requires PCR since species-specific immunohistochemical antibodies (that work on FFPE tissue) are lacking. Automated image analysis, a tool that can be employed to in particular support investigations which suffer from human operator variability, presents with various opportunities but also pitfalls.
This project aims to systemically investigate seal, dog and cat tissues where an infection with herpesvirus was confirmed by PCR with commercially available herpesvirus antibodies, to examine sensitivity, specificity and cross-reactivity of these. At the same time, tissue changes will be assessed to investigate disease-causing vs latent infections, and manual vs automated assessment will be compared.
Confirming the potential to use commercially available antibodies to immunohistochemically detect herpesvirus infection in grey seal and canine tissues will allow to (more cheaply) support diagnosis in suspected cases and also allow the diagnosis to be put into context with the disease status (latent vs active infection). Comparing manual vs automated assessment will allow to discuss the potential advantages and technical limitations for IHC slide assessment by both of these methods.
Informal enquiries (Angelikafrances.Rupp@gla.systa-s.com) and visitations prior to application are welcome.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU UPLOAD YOUR CV AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
Closing date for applications: 27 April 2026
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