Program Overview

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Overview

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at European University Cyprus is a fast-paced, varied, and challenging profession that enables students to contribute to the welfare of animals and work in unique environments.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 300
• Languages: English

Program Summary

The DVM program at EUC follows a competency-based, integrated curriculum that equips students with Day One Competencies, enabling graduates to independently perform entry-level tasks and duties in the veterinary profession. All core subjects follow the European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT) requirements and other EU and international directives.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in:

• Private Practice
• Livestock Farms
• Equine Industry
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Public Health and Food Hygiene, Safety & Quality Control Services
• Regulatory Bodies
• Diagnostic or Research Centers

Program Structure

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • VET100: Principles of Animal Welfare, Behaviour, Law & Ethology (3 ECTS)
  • VET105: Biological Processes I: Biology (6 ECTS)
  • VET110: Biostatistics & Scientific Research Methods (3 ECTS)
  • VET115: Animal Structure I (6 ECTS)
  • VET120: Animal Function I (6 ECTS)
  • VET125: Animal Husbandry I: Animal Care & Management (6 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • VET130: One Health: Health & Environment (3 ECTS)
  • VET135: Biological Processes II: Biochemistry (6 ECTS)
  • VET140: Genetics & Developmental Biology (6 ECTS)
  • VET145: Animal Structure II (6 ECTS)
  • VET150: Animal Function II (6 ECTS)
  • VET155: Applied Ethology (3 ECTS)

Year 2

• Semester 3:
  • VET200: Wildlife Conservation (3 ECTS)
  • VET205: Pathogens & Defense Mechanisms I: Immunology/Microbiology (6 ECTS)
  • VET210: Animal Nutrition & Metabolism (6 ECTS)
  • VET215: Pathology & Pathophysiology I (6 ECTS)
  • VET220: Veterinary Behavioural Medicine (3 ECTS)
  • VET225: Animal Husbandry II: Farm Animal Production (6 ECTS)
• Semester 4:
  • VET230: Epidemiology & Public Health (6 ECTS)
  • VET235: Pathogens & Defense Mechanisms II: Infectious Diseases (6 ECTS)
  • VET240: Pharmacology (3 ECTS)
  • VET245: Pathology & Pathophysiology II (6 ECTS)
  • VET250: Animal Reproduction (6 ECTS)
  • VET255: Veterinary Skills I: Basic (3 ECTS)

Year 3

• Semester 5:
  • VET300: One Health: Zoonoses (3 ECTS)
  • VET305: Pathogens & Defense Mechanisms III: Parasitology (6 ECTS)
  • VET310: Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (6 ECTS)
  • VET315: Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (3 ECTS)
  • VET320: Small Animal Medicine I (6 ECTS)
  • VET325: Veterinary Skills II: Small Animals & Equine (6 ECTS)
• Semester 6:
  • VET330: Food Hygiene I: Food Microbiology (6 ECTS)
  • VET335: Shelter Medicine (3 ECTS)
  • VET340: Farm Animal Medicine I (6 ECTS)
  • VET345: Equine Medicine & Surgery (3 ECTS)
  • VET350: Small Animal Medicine II (6 ECTS)
  • VET355: Veterinary Skills III: Farm Animals (6 ECTS)

Year 4

• Semester 7:
  • VET400: Food Hygiene II: Quality Assurance (6 ECTS)
  • VET405: Herd Health Management (6 ECTS)
  • VET410: Farm Animal Medicine II (6 ECTS)
  • VET415: Gross Pathology I (3 ECTS)
  • VET420: Small Animal Medicine III (6 ECTS)
  • VET425: Veterinary Profession: Clinic Management & Legislation (3 ECTS)
• Semester 8:
  • VET430: Food Hygiene III: Quality Inspection (6 ECTS)
  • VET435: Anesthesiology, Emergency & Critical Care Medicine (6 ECTS)
  • VET440: Farm Animal Surgery (6 ECTS)
  • VET445: Gross Pathology II (3 ECTS)
  • VET450: Small Animal Surgery (6 ECTS)
  • VET455: Capstone Project (3 ECTS)

Year 5

• Semester 9:
  • VET500: Clinical Training in Small Animals I (18 ECTS)
  • VET505: Clinical Training in Farm Animals I (6 ECTS)
  • VET510: Clinical Training in Equines (6 ECTS)
• Semester 10:
  • VET515: Clinical Training in Small Animals II (15 ECTS)
  • VET520: Clinical Training in Farm Animals II (12 ECTS)
  • VET525: Elective* (3 ECTS)

Elective Courses

• VET525: Animal Assisted Therapy (3 ECTS)
• VET530: Companion Animal Nutrition (3 ECTS)
• VET535: Animal Health Products & Services (3 ECTS)
• VET540: Animals & Social Development (3 ECTS)