Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics 60 months Undergraduate Programme By Universidad San Francisco Xavier (USFX) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

03 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Veterinary ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Overview The Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics is offered by the Integral Defenders of the Chaco Faculty at the Royal and Pontifical University of Saint Francis Xavier of Chuquisaca. Located in Villa Vaca Guzman, Luis Calvo Province, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, the program boasts a student body of 330, hailing from various regions of the country. This is an on-campus program with a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of veterinary medicine and animal science.

Curriculum The five-year program is divided into the following areas of study:

  • Year 1: Research Methodology, Ecology and Risk Management, Veterinary Anatomy, Animal Science, Ethology and Animal Welfare, Biostatistics and Demography, Veterinary Histology, Veterinary Biochemistry.
  • Year 2: Grass and Forage Production, Pasture Management, Genetics and Genetic Improvement, Experimental Design, Semiology and Imaging, Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Veterinary Physiology, Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, Nutrition, Feed, and Feeding.
  • Year 3: Infectious Diseases, General and Special Pathology, Equine, Caprine, Ovine, and Camelid Production, Agricultural Economics and Accounting, Clinical Pathology, Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Veterinary Toxicology, Apiculture, Fish Farming, and Rabbit Farming, Animal Reproduction and Reproductive Pathology.
  • Year 4: Livestock Legislation, Professional Ethics, Epidemiology and Health Programs, Administration and Agricultural Projects, Surgical Techniques and Traumatology in Small Animals, Bovine Production for Meat and Milk, Avian and Swine Pathology, Poultry and Swine Production, Clinic for Large and Small Animals.
  • Year 5: Food Inspection and Public Health, Agricultural Extension, Surgical Techniques and Traumatology in Large Animals, Livestock Product Technology, Graduation Requirements, Pre-professional Practicum, Conservation and Wildlife Medicine.

Practical Learning To provide hands-on experience, the program offers a variety of practical learning facilities, including:

  • Swine farm
  • Bovine module (Iboperenda)
  • Poultry farm
  • Sheep farm
  • Goat farm
  • Animal hospital
  • Feed mill
  • Dairy processing plant
  • Apiary

These facilities not only support student learning but also generate income to support the faculty.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Overview The Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics is offered by the Integral Defenders of the Chaco Faculty at the Royal and Pontifical University of Saint Francis Xavier of Chuquisaca. Located in Villa Vaca Guzman, Luis Calvo Province, Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia, the program boasts a student body of 330, hailing from various regions of the country. This is an on-campus program with a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of veterinary medicine and animal science.

Curriculum The five-year program is divided into the following areas of study:

  • Year 1: Research Methodology, Ecology and Risk Management, Veterinary Anatomy, Animal Science, Ethology and Animal Welfare, Biostatistics and Demography, Veterinary Histology, Veterinary Biochemistry.
  • Year 2: Grass and Forage Production, Pasture Management, Genetics and Genetic Improvement, Experimental Design, Semiology and Imaging, Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Veterinary Physiology, Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology, Nutrition, Feed, and Feeding.
  • Year 3: Infectious Diseases, General and Special Pathology, Equine, Caprine, Ovine, and Camelid Production, Agricultural Economics and Accounting, Clinical Pathology, Pharmacology, Therapeutics, and Veterinary Toxicology, Apiculture, Fish Farming, and Rabbit Farming, Animal Reproduction and Reproductive Pathology.
  • Year 4: Livestock Legislation, Professional Ethics, Epidemiology and Health Programs, Administration and Agricultural Projects, Surgical Techniques and Traumatology in Small Animals, Bovine Production for Meat and Milk, Avian and Swine Pathology, Poultry and Swine Production, Clinic for Large and Small Animals.
  • Year 5: Food Inspection and Public Health, Agricultural Extension, Surgical Techniques and Traumatology in Large Animals, Livestock Product Technology, Graduation Requirements, Pre-professional Practicum, Conservation and Wildlife Medicine.

Practical Learning To provide hands-on experience, the program offers a variety of practical learning facilities, including:

  • Swine farm
  • Bovine module (Iboperenda)
  • Poultry farm
  • Sheep farm
  • Goat farm
  • Animal hospital
  • Feed mill
  • Dairy processing plant
  • Apiary

These facilities not only support student learning but also generate income to support the faculty.

Admission Requirements

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Admissions exam or matriculation exam: It is a comprehensive, one-time exam designed for applicants who were unable to attend the Pre-University Course. Scheduled for late January 2025, it covers various subject areas and is weighted accordingly, mirroring the structure of the Pre-University Course.

Admissions exam or matriculation exam

Admission Exam Steps

Step 1: Online Pre-registration Applicants must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and complete the Pre-registration Form. The following information is required:

  • Personal data
  • Identification data of the Educational Institution.

Step 2: Bank Deposit Applicants must make a bank deposit to the University's BANCO UNION account number 1-33340493.

  • TUITION FEE:
    • DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: Bs. 320.00 (46,60 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)
    • INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Bs. 1573.00 (229,00 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)

Step 3: Registration Confirmation Applicants must return to the web application admision.usfx.bo and register the completed bank deposit. Once registered, they can view and print their enrollment.

ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTS ADMITTED IN THE PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSE, TOP GRADUATES, ATHLETIC MERIT, SCIENCE OLYMPIADS, AND ADMISSION EXAM FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

This procedure applies to new students admitted to the San Francisco Xavier University of Chuquisaca in various admission modalities for the 2024 academic year.

STEP 1: Digital Document Submission The admitted applicant must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and upload the following digital documents:

  • High school diploma legalized by SEDUCA or authenticated by the USFX Cashier's Section (front and back).
  • Sixth-grade secondary school report card (or graduation certificate from the last year indicating the name of the educational institution).
  • Identity card (front and back).
  • A passport-sized photo with a white background.
  • Sixth-grade secondary school report card legalized by the District Education Directorate and Departmental Education Directorate (if the high school diploma is not available). Please include your full name, current cell phone number, and the program to which you were admitted.

After submitting your application documents:

  1. University ID Assignment: The university will verify your documents and assign you a temporary or permanent University ID number.
  2. ID Number Verification: Check the admision.usfx.bo website to view your assigned ID number.
  3. Tuition Fee Generation: Access univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and generate your tuition fee amount.
  4. Bank Deposit: Make a deposit to Banco Unión account No. 1-33340493 (Account Holder UMSFX – REC. PROPIOS – MATRICULAS UNIVERSITARIAS). You can also use the generated QR code on univesitarios.usfx.bo.
  5. Enrollment Completion: Go back to univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and complete the form:
    • For bank deposits, enter the deposit number to confirm details.
    • If using the QR code, use it within 24 hours to avoid delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The academic year is divided into semesters.
Villa Vaca Guzman is approximately 360 kilometers away from Sucre.
The program aims to train veterinary professionals who can provide comprehensive animal healthcare and contribute to the improvement of animal production.
Villa Vaca Guzman has access to basic amenities such as water, electricity, internet, natural gas, and sewage systems.
The climate in Villa Vaca Guzman is semi-arid subtropical.
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