Graduate School education for veterinary and related scientists

Abstract

In the following account I write about my experiences as a graduate student, studying for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Cambridge in England. I recall my observations of life at graduate school and my own perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages offered by different graduate programmes. I do not attempt to write an authorative, academic 'paper' on the subject; I do not have the appropriate knowledge or experience to do so. My intention is to introduce the topic of graduate schools and to provoke responses from readers who are either students or administrators within a school.