Program Overview

Veterinärmedizin (Staatsexamen)

Overview

The Veterinärmedizin program is a state-examined course of study that provides students with a comprehensive education in veterinary medicine.

Studium

Über das Studium

The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of veterinary medicine, including the theoretical and practical aspects of the field.

Motivation

The study of veterinary medicine requires a strong motivation and dedication to the field, as well as a willingness to work with animals and understand their behavior and physiology.

Aufbau des Studiums

The program is structured to provide students with a gradual introduction to the field of veterinary medicine, starting with the basics of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, and progressing to more advanced topics such as clinical medicine and surgery.

Mobilität - national und international

The program offers opportunities for national and international mobility, allowing students to gain experience and knowledge in different countries and institutions.

Studienbereiche

• Vorklinik: The pre-clinical phase of the program focuses on the theoretical foundations of veterinary medicine, including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
  • Klinik: The clinical phase of the program provides students with hands-on experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals, as well as the management of veterinary clinics and hospitals.
• Klinisch-theoretische Fächer: The program includes a range of clinically-oriented theoretical subjects, such as pharmacology, toxicology, and epidemiology.
• Öffentliches Veterinärwesen: The program also covers the public health aspects of veterinary medicine, including the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases and the management of veterinary public health programs.
• Praktika: The program includes a range of practical training opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in different areas of veterinary medicine.
• Forschung: The program also provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects, either as part of their coursework or as an extracurricular activity.

Beispielaufgaben

The program includes a range of example tasks and case studies, designed to help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Beispielaufgabe Anatomie: Example task in anatomy, designed to test students' knowledge of the structure and function of the animal body.
• Beispielaufgabe Physiologie: Example task in physiology, designed to test students' understanding of the physiological processes that occur in the animal body.
• Beispielaufgabe Klinik: Example task in clinical medicine, designed to test students' ability to diagnose and treat common animal diseases.
• Beispielaufgabe Pathologie: Example task in pathology, designed to test students' understanding of the causes and consequences of disease in animals.

Studienalltag

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in veterinary medicine, including both theoretical and practical training.

• Semesterwoche: The program is structured around a semester-based system, with a range of lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions.
• Interaktiver Lageplan der Standorte Dahlem und Düppel: The program includes an interactive map of the university's campuses, designed to help students navigate the facilities and find their way around.
• Einführungstage: The program includes a range of introductory events and activities, designed to help students get to know each other and the university.
• Interviews mit Studierenden: The program includes a range of interviews with current students, designed to provide prospective students with an insight into the program and the university.

Perspektiven

The program provides graduates with a range of career perspectives and opportunities, including:

• Sabine, praktische Tierärztin in einer Gemischtpraxis: Sabine is a practicing veterinarian in a mixed animal practice, and provides an example of the types of career opportunities available to graduates.
• Joachim, Tierarzt in der Pharmaindustrie (Forschung): Joachim is a veterinarian working in the pharmaceutical industry, and provides an example of the types of career opportunities available to graduates in research and development.
• Yvonne, Tierärztin im öffentlichen Veterinärwesen: Yvonne is a veterinarian working in public health, and provides an example of the types of career opportunities available to graduates in this field.
• Anna, praktische Tierärztin in einer Kleintierklinik: Anna is a practicing veterinarian in a small animal clinic, and provides an example of the types of career opportunities available to graduates in clinical practice.