Dr. Francisca Velkers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francisca Velkers is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University specializing in poultry health and veterinary epidemiology. Her research focuses on poultry gut health, including aspects such as the microbiome, antimicrobial resistance, and biosecurity. Particularly, she investigates the introduction and transmission of infectious diseases on poultry farms with an emphasis on avian influenza. In her teaching role, she educates veterinary master’s students in epidemiology and develops and delivers postgraduate courses. Dr. Velkers is passionate about multidisciplinary projects and collaborates with PhD students and partner institutes both within the Netherlands and internationally.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology