Program Overview

Overview of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Program

The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine program aims to graduate professional cadres enhanced with skills that are compatible with the requirements of the labor market, which contributes to the preservation of livestock and poultry and the protection of humans from common diseases. In addition to the college's role in the field of applied research that deals with developing appropriate solutions to disease issues, the college also has an effective role in the field of community service through the services provided by the veterinary university hospital, veterinary caravans, training courses, workshops, and seminars related to animal and bird health and the safety of animal products.

Program Details

• Program Name: Veterinary Medicine
• Symbol: 4BVM
• Issue Number: 371
• Total Hours: 195
• Compulsory Hours: 173
• Optional Hours: 22
• Years of Study: 5 years or 10 semesters
• Study Period: Morning
• Number of Credit Hours: 195
• Credits Required for Graduation: 195
• Tuition Fees: Not specified
• Preference Mechanism for Admission:
  • Secondary school: 30%
  • General Aptitude Test: 30%
  • Achievement Test: 40%

Educational Goals

1. Provide veterinary education to prepare highly qualified graduates who are technically skilled and capable of continuous learning, allowing them to develop themselves professionally.
2. Achieve outstanding scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine.
3. Serve the community and professionals to ensure the quality and safety of animal products.

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students should be able to recall and understand knowledge related to veterinary medicine and keep abreast of new developments in the field.
2. Skills: Students should be able to identify comprehensive methods for the diagnosis and treatment of animal and poultry diseases, exercise critical thinking and analytical skills, and demonstrate high-level written and oral communication skills.
3. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility: Students should be able to work in teams to solve veterinary issues effectively, demonstrate full awareness of the ethical and professional aspects of veterinary medicine, and make accurate and sound assessments with full independence.

Career Opportunities

• The scientifically distinguished students are accepted to work as teaching assistants in the college or other related colleges for the purpose of qualifying them with a master's degree in veterinary medicine to work as faculty members.
• Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture
• Veterinary quarantine and slaughterhouses
• Security and Military Animals Department
• Saudi Standards and Metrology Organization
• Private veterinary clinics and veterinary pharmacies
• Livestock and poultry production projects
• Horse and camel breeding and care centers
• Saudi Food and Drug Authority and pharmaceutical companies

Compulsory Courses

The program includes a wide range of compulsory courses across ten levels, covering subjects such as general animal science, introduction to calculus, Islamic culture, English, general chemistry, and many others related to veterinary medicine.

Optional Courses

Optional courses are available to provide students with more specialized knowledge in areas such as clinical microbiology, birth and reproduction of millennial animals, pet medicine, poultry meat health, and more.

Accreditation

The program has received full national accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment for the periods May 2016 - April 2023 and January 2025 - December 2029.