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Pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine as an international student offers a rewarding path to work with animals of all kinds, gain hands-on clinical experience and contribute to both animal welfare and global public health.

Veterinary Medicine as an academic field focuses on the study and practice of animal health and care. It involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and medical conditions in animals, as well as the promotion of animal welfare and public health.

Veterinary Medicine professionals work with various animal species, ranging from pets and livestock to wildlife, to ensure their well-being and contribute to public health initiatives.

Veterinary Medicine is a critical field in safeguarding animal health and welfare and addressing public health concerns related to zoonotic diseases.

Graduates in this field play a crucial role in animal care, research, and public health initiatives, contributing to the well-being of both animals and humans.

As the importance of animal health and welfare continues to grow, the demand for skilled professionals in Veterinary Medicine will remain high, making it a fulfilling and impactful career path for individuals passionate about animals and their health.

Undergraduate

Graduates of a degree in Veterinary Medicine will have a wide range of career options available to them. These may include roles as veterinarian, animal surgeon, research scientist, veterinary public health specialist, and veterinary pathologist.

Your degree program will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, and hands-on clinical experiences. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to participate in externships or placements in veterinary clinics or animal care facilities to gain practical experience. Modules you will study could include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Animal Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Veterinary Epidemiology
  • Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Medicine

Postgraduate

Graduates of a master's degree in Veterinary Medicine will have advanced career options available to them. These may include roles as specialised veterinary surgeon, veterinary consultant, veterinary education instructor, and veterinary research scientist.

Your master's degree program will consist of specialised lectures, research projects, and clinical rotations in advanced veterinary practices. Depending on your chosen area of focus, you may study modules like:

  • Advanced Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
  • Equine Health and Management
  • Wildlife and Conservation Medicine
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
  • One Health Approaches to Veterinary Medicine

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Veterinary Medicine PhD

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice Slovakia

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Veterinary Medicine Vet.M.B

University of Cambridge United Kingdom

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Veterinary Medicine (Graduates Only) BVMS BVMSci

University of Glasgow United Kingdom

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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Postgraduate Certificate

University of Nottingham United Kingdom

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VETERINARY MEDICINE MASTER PROGRAMME UG:Dip, UG:Diploma, University Degree, DVM

Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences Poland

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Veterinary Medicine BVetMed

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) United Kingdom

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Ph.D.

The University of Adelaide Australia

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Ph.D.

The University of Sydney Australia

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Veterinary Medicine DVM

Estonian University of Life Sciences Estonia

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine PhD

The University of Melbourne Australia

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Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci

University of Surrey United Kingdom

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Master of Veterinary Medicine Master Degree, Masters Degree

Massey University New Zealand

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Preparatory Course for University Study - Medicine and Science Advanced Certificate

Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies, Charles University Czech Republic (the)

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MSc Veterinary Epidemiology MSc, PG Dip

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) United Kingdom

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