Program Overview

Introduction to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, established in 1830, is a renowned institution dedicated to the advancement of veterinary education and research. Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (AEEEV), the faculty offers a comprehensive range of academic programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to excel in the field of veterinary medicine.

Academic Programs

The faculty offers the following academic programs:

• Degrees
  • Animal Science Engineering
• Integrated Master's
  • Integrated Master's in Veterinary Medicine
• Masters
  • Food Safety
  • Equine Science
  • Animal Science Engineering/Animal Production
  • Microbiology
  • Morphological Phenotyping of Animal Models of Human Diseases - MorphoPHEN (Morphological Phenotyping of Animal Models of Human Diseases)
• PhDs
  • Veterinary Sciences
  • Planetary Health Studies
  • Sustainability Sciences
• Postgraduate degrees
• Lifelong training
  • To be carried out (Ongoing)
  • Completed
• Isolated Curricular Units
• Academic Exams
  • Integrated Master's
  • Masters
  • PhDs
  • Aggregations

Research and Investigation

The faculty is committed to advancing knowledge in veterinary medicine through research and investigation. Key areas of focus include:

• CIISA (Research Center in Veterinary and Animal Sciences)
• Research Grants
• Projects (Research Projects)
  • FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology)
  • MAR2020
  • PDR2020
  • PORTUGAL2020
  • PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan)
  • European Union
  • Others (Others)
• HR Excellence in Research

##Services The faculty provides a range of services to support the academic, research, and clinical activities of its students, staff, and the broader community. These include:

• Teaching Hospital
• Clinical Services
  • Companion Animal Unit
  • Farm Animal Unit of the Teaching Hospital
  • Equine Unit of the Teaching Hospital
• Diagnostic Services
  • Parasitology Laboratory
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory
  • Clinical Analyzes
  • Pathology Laboratory
  • Clinical Microbiology Laboratories
  • Animal Reproduction Laboratory
  • Imaging and Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
• Pharmaceutical Services Supporting the Hospital
• Blood Bank
• Food Safety Laboratory

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in MorphoPHEN

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Morphological Phenotyping of Animal Models of Human Diseases - MorphoPHEN is a one-year master's program that combines excellence in veterinary anatomy, imaging, and pathology with technologies in "Machine Learning" applied to automated image diagnosis. The program is offered by a consortium of four leading European higher education institutions: Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), University of Naples Federico II (UNINA), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and University of Lisbon (ULisboa). The program consists of 60 ECTS, divided into two semesters of 30 ECTS each, and offers 19 scholarships per year. The application period for the 2024/25 academic year is open until March 11, 2024, with the possibility of applying for a scholarship that includes tuition fees, health insurance, and a monthly stipend of 1,400 (16,800 per year).