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The primary goal of the Doctoral School of Animal Science (DSAS) is to establish scientific frame for the doctoral education and related research for a PhD degree in Animal Sciences for early career applicants. In the same scientific area the DSAS is active in the evaluation of habilitation procedures.
Within the framework of domestic and international cooperation programs, DSAS is active in the field of basic and applied, farm animal oriented research and innovation, covering a broad professional spectrum. The multidisciplinary research work conducted in the area of agricultural, veterinary, environmental and food/feed/nutritional sciences focuses on the entire chain of animal food production, the implementation of the „from field to consumer” approach, the foundations for animal feeding and nutrition to ensure quality and safe production, and to limit or decrease the environmental impact of animal food production. The main disciplines of our research topics include
Research related to food quality and safety (mycotoxin research), covering the entire vertical chain of animal food production, implementing the “from field to consumer” approach.
- Research on mycotoxin metabolism in model and farm animals. - Screening of food and feed mycotoxins, with special attention on emerging toxins. - Inter-relationship between mycotoxin effects and lipid metabolism of model animals. Study of the impact of animal food production on the environment, development of methods for efficient production of animal products in a more environmental-friendly manner. - Development of novel technologies in animal husbandry, being environmentally less harmful. The main topic covers nearly all important farm animals from rabbit to cattle, poultry to fish. - Development of heat-stress tolerant farm animal species. - Technological and nutritional development in cultured, intensive fish keeping systems. Research contributing to the improvement of the quality of life, studies related to the breeding and management of companion, hobby, sport, and wild animals. - Animal assisted therapy oriented research and development. - Analysis of the relations between the predator and the prey species. - Investigation of the interactions between the domestic cat and the wildcat. The application of cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopic technologies in animal science: non-invasive digital imaging for animal science related fields of research, diagnostics and molecular biology. New/novel methodologies and their development for the efficient study of parasite/pest-insect – crop inter-relationship, and honeybee health related research. - Experimental honeybee health examinations based on imaging techniques. - Effects of arthropod pests on agro-ecosystems on changes in nutrient content of fodder crops. - Application of in vivo, cross-sectional imaging systems to aid all farm animal oriented research and selection procedures.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The primary goal of the Doctoral School of Animal Science (DSAS) is to establish scientific frame for the doctoral education and related research for a PhD degree in Animal Sciences for early career applicants. In the same scientific area the DSAS is active in the evaluation of habilitation procedures.
Within the framework of domestic and international cooperation programs, DSAS is active in the field of basic and applied, farm animal oriented research and innovation, covering a broad professional spectrum. The multidisciplinary research work conducted in the area of agricultural, veterinary, environmental and food/feed/nutritional sciences focuses on the entire chain of animal food production, the implementation of the „from field to consumer” approach, the foundations for animal feeding and nutrition to ensure quality and safe production, and to limit or decrease the environmental impact of animal food production. The main disciplines of our research topics include
Research related to food quality and safety (mycotoxin research), covering the entire vertical chain of animal food production, implementing the “from field to consumer” approach.
- Research on mycotoxin metabolism in model and farm animals. - Screening of food and feed mycotoxins, with special attention on emerging toxins. - Inter-relationship between mycotoxin effects and lipid metabolism of model animals. Study of the impact of animal food production on the environment, development of methods for efficient production of animal products in a more environmental-friendly manner. - Development of novel technologies in animal husbandry, being environmentally less harmful. The main topic covers nearly all important farm animals from rabbit to cattle, poultry to fish. - Development of heat-stress tolerant farm animal species. - Technological and nutritional development in cultured, intensive fish keeping systems. Research contributing to the improvement of the quality of life, studies related to the breeding and management of companion, hobby, sport, and wild animals. - Animal assisted therapy oriented research and development. - Analysis of the relations between the predator and the prey species. - Investigation of the interactions between the domestic cat and the wildcat. The application of cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopic technologies in animal science: non-invasive digital imaging for animal science related fields of research, diagnostics and molecular biology. New/novel methodologies and their development for the efficient study of parasite/pest-insect – crop inter-relationship, and honeybee health related research. - Experimental honeybee health examinations based on imaging techniques. - Effects of arthropod pests on agro-ecosystems on changes in nutrient content of fodder crops. - Application of in vivo, cross-sectional imaging systems to aid all farm animal oriented research and selection procedures.
Admission Requirements
61+
6+
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Communication is the key to educational success and, therefore any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills in English (B2 level of English is required (i.e. TOEFL min. of 500 on PBT, 61 on iBT; a 6.0 on IELTS, EUROEXAM or equivalent accredited language exams, including completion of previous level of studies in English e.g. GCSE or BSc) - Please, note that we do not accept DUOLINGO (DET) test as a proof of English proficiency .), but in a few cases other world languages like French, German, Russian or Spanish can be acknowledged as well.
INTERVIEWS: International candidates may be requested a formal interview.
31 May 2026
2 Years
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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Animal Science
Kaposvári Campus, Kaposvár, Hungary
24 monthsProgramme duration
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Within the framework of domestic and international cooperation programs, DSAS is active in the field of basic and applied, farm animal oriented research and innovation, covering a broad professional spectrum. The multidisciplinary research work conducted in the area of agricultural, veterinary, environmental and food/feed/nutritional sciences focuses on the entire chain of animal food production, the implementation of the „from field to consumer” approach, the foundations for animal feeding and nutrition to ensure quality and safe production, and to limit or decrease the environmental impact of animal food production.
The main disciplines of our research topics include
Research related to food quality and safety (mycotoxin research), covering the entire vertical chain of animal food production, implementing the “from field to consumer” approach.
- Research on mycotoxin metabolism in model and farm animals.
- Screening of food and feed mycotoxins, with special attention on emerging toxins.
- Inter-relationship between mycotoxin effects and lipid metabolism of model animals.
Study of the impact of animal food production on the environment, development of methods for efficient production of animal products in a more environmental-friendly manner.
- Development of novel technologies in animal husbandry, being environmentally less harmful. The main topic covers nearly all important farm animals from rabbit to cattle, poultry to fish.
- Development of heat-stress tolerant farm animal species.
- Technological and nutritional development in cultured, intensive fish keeping systems.
Research contributing to the improvement of the quality of life, studies related to the breeding and management of companion, hobby, sport, and wild animals.
- Animal assisted therapy oriented research and development.
- Analysis of the relations between the predator and the prey species.
- Investigation of the interactions between the domestic cat and the wildcat.
The application of cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopic technologies in animal science: non-invasive digital imaging for animal science related fields of research, diagnostics and molecular biology. New/novel methodologies and their development for the efficient study of parasite/pest-insect – crop inter-relationship, and honeybee health related research.
- Experimental honeybee health examinations based on imaging techniques.
- Effects of arthropod pests on agro-ecosystems on changes in nutrient content of fodder crops.
- Application of in vivo, cross-sectional imaging systems to aid all farm animal oriented research and selection procedures.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Within the framework of domestic and international cooperation programs, DSAS is active in the field of basic and applied, farm animal oriented research and innovation, covering a broad professional spectrum. The multidisciplinary research work conducted in the area of agricultural, veterinary, environmental and food/feed/nutritional sciences focuses on the entire chain of animal food production, the implementation of the „from field to consumer” approach, the foundations for animal feeding and nutrition to ensure quality and safe production, and to limit or decrease the environmental impact of animal food production.
The main disciplines of our research topics include
Research related to food quality and safety (mycotoxin research), covering the entire vertical chain of animal food production, implementing the “from field to consumer” approach.
- Research on mycotoxin metabolism in model and farm animals.
- Screening of food and feed mycotoxins, with special attention on emerging toxins.
- Inter-relationship between mycotoxin effects and lipid metabolism of model animals.
Study of the impact of animal food production on the environment, development of methods for efficient production of animal products in a more environmental-friendly manner.
- Development of novel technologies in animal husbandry, being environmentally less harmful. The main topic covers nearly all important farm animals from rabbit to cattle, poultry to fish.
- Development of heat-stress tolerant farm animal species.
- Technological and nutritional development in cultured, intensive fish keeping systems.
Research contributing to the improvement of the quality of life, studies related to the breeding and management of companion, hobby, sport, and wild animals.
- Animal assisted therapy oriented research and development.
- Analysis of the relations between the predator and the prey species.
- Investigation of the interactions between the domestic cat and the wildcat.
The application of cutting-edge imaging and spectroscopic technologies in animal science: non-invasive digital imaging for animal science related fields of research, diagnostics and molecular biology. New/novel methodologies and their development for the efficient study of parasite/pest-insect – crop inter-relationship, and honeybee health related research.
- Experimental honeybee health examinations based on imaging techniques.
- Effects of arthropod pests on agro-ecosystems on changes in nutrient content of fodder crops.
- Application of in vivo, cross-sectional imaging systems to aid all farm animal oriented research and selection procedures.
Admission Requirements
Communication is the key to educational success and, therefore any foreign or Hungarian PhD student is expected to have proficient written and spoken language skills in English (B2 level of English is required (i.e. TOEFL min. of 500 on PBT, 61 on iBT; a 6.0 on IELTS, EUROEXAM or equivalent accredited language exams, including completion of previous level of studies in English e.g. GCSE or BSc) - Please, note that we do not accept DUOLINGO (DET) test as a proof of English proficiency .), but in a few cases other world languages like French, German, Russian or Spanish can be acknowledged as well.
INTERVIEWS:
International candidates may be requested a formal interview.
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