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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.
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:
University ID Assignment: The university will verify your documents and
assign you a temporary or permanent University ID number.
ID Number Verification: Check the admision.usfx.bo website to view
your assigned ID number.
Tuition Fee Generation: Access univesitarios.usfx.bo, select
"ENROLL," and generate your tuition fee amount.
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.
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.
03 Feb 2025
5 Years
Feb
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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.
Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Defenders of The Chaco Integral Faculty, Muyupamapa, Bolivia
60 monthsProgramme duration
03 Feb, 2025Application Deadline
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:
Practical Learning To provide hands-on experience, the program offers a variety of practical learning facilities, including:
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:
Practical Learning To provide hands-on experience, the program offers a variety of practical learning facilities, including:
These facilities not only support student learning but also generate income to support the faculty.
Admission Requirements
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:
Step 2: Bank Deposit Applicants must make a bank deposit to the University's BANCO UNION account number 1-33340493.
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:
After submitting your application documents:
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