Professor Sigrid Agenäs with some of the calves.
Professor Sigrid Agenäs with some of the calves at The Swedish Livestock Research Centre of SLU in Lövsta/Uppsala. Photo: Jenny Svennås-Gillner

Doctoral studies (PhD)

Page reviewed:  12/08/2026

The department has a strong tradition of research education within the broad area of animal science with subjects like veterinary medicine, animal nutrition, management and environment, ethology, animal Welfare and ethics, production diseases and economy, meat science.

Postgraduate studies

A four-year doctoral program leads to a doctoral degree (PhD). The goal of the program is to provide doctoral students with the skills and knowledge required to become independent researchers.

Doctoral education at SLU

Research schools

To improve the quality of graduate education, the department participates in various research schools in collaboration with other SLU departments. This fosters collaboration and provides additional resources and perspectives for research.

Research schools

Doctoral Courses

The doctoral program consists primarily of independent research and thesis writing, but also includes some doctoral courses.

Ph.D. positions

Postgraduate studies normally result in a doctoral degree (PhD) or licentiate degree. We have no permanent positions for PhD students, because most of our postgraduate education is funded externally and is project-based.

Available PhD positions

Contact

Hanna Carlberg, director of postgraduate studies, hanna.carlberg@slu.se