Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)

Total Credit Hours: 220 (Approximate)

CGPA Range: Highest 4.00 – Lowest 2.00

Program Type: Outcome-Based Undergraduate Professional Science Program

Overview

The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science program at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) offers a comprehensive, professional, and practical education focused on the health, welfare, production, and management of livestock, poultry, and companion animals. This professional degree is designed to train highly skilled veterinarians and animal science experts, integral to public health, food security, and agricultural sustainability. The program is structured over five academic years (ten semesters) and requires approximately 220 credit hours, integrating core sciences with advanced clinical, paraclinical, and production disciplines.

The curriculum is highly practical and clinical, ensuring students develop hands-on expertise in veterinary diagnostics, surgery, medicine, public health, farm management, and animal breeding. The program emphasizes the "One Health" concept, ethical practice, and preparing graduates for licensed professional practice and industry leadership.

Program Objectives

The primary objectives of the program are to:

• Provide comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology , and the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of animal diseases.

• Develop specialized clinical, surgical, and diagnostic skills through extensive practical and field training.

• Promote critical thinking regarding veterinary public health, zoonotic diseases, food safety , and the application of the "One Health" principle.

• Introduce interdisciplinary applications in areas like animal breeding, nutrition, farm economics, and dairy/poultry science .

• Prepare graduates for licensed professional careers in veterinary practice, public health, livestock production, and biomedical research .

Program Structure and Curriculum

The BVM&AS curriculum includes a vast array of core science, clinical, and production-focused courses, distributed among theoretical, practical, and clinical modules.

Core Areas Include:

• Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry

• Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology

• Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

• Veterinary Medicine (Clinical Diagnostics and Treatment)

• Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

• Animal Nutrition and Feeding

• Animal Breeding and Genetics

• Poultry Science and Dairy Science

• Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

Supporting Courses Include:

• Basic Computer Skills and Biostatistics

• Principles of Economics and Farm Management

• English Communication and Professional Writing

• Environmental Science and Ethics

In the final year, students undertake a mandatory Clinical Internship (or Rotatory Internship) at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital or a designated clinical/farm setting, providing intensive, supervised, real-world professional experience.

Assessment and Evaluation

Student assessment combines continuous and final evaluations to ensure comprehensive learning and performance tracking, consistent with university standards.

Theoretical Courses:

• 30% Continuous Assessment (10% Attendance, 20% Quiz/Class Test/Assignment/Presentation)

• 70% Final Examination

Laboratory/Practical/Clinical Courses:

• 50% Continuous Assessment (15% Attendance, 15% Lab/Clinical Report, 20% Quiz/Assignment)

• 50% Final Examination (40% Practical/Clinical Test/Viva, 10% Viva-Voce)

A minimum CGPA of 2.00 (out of 4.00) is required for graduation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BVM&AS program are qualified for professional licensure and highly sought after for diverse careers in:

• Clinical Practice: Veterinary Surgeon/Physician in private clinics, polyclinics, and veterinary teaching hospitals.

• Government Service: Veterinary Officer/Surgeon in Livestock Departments, Public Health Agencies, and Quarantine Services.

• Livestock Industry: Farm Manager, Nutrition Consultant, Breeding Specialist in dairy, poultry, and livestock production companies.

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Technical Officer/Manager in animal health product, vaccine, and feed industries.

• Research and Academia: Pursuing M.S./Ph.D. in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, or Biomedical Research.

• Zoos and Wildlife Conservation: Wildlife Veterinarian/Conservationist .