Bachelor of Veterinary Science — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 41
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 41 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| VET 1103 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| VET 1123 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| VET 1403 | Veterinary Terminology | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| VET 1203 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| VET 1223 | Animal Science and Husbandry | 3 |
| VET 1313 | Physics for VET Sciences | 3 |
| VET 1413 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Year 1 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VET 1904 | Veterinary Preceptorship I | 4 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
| VET 2003 | Veterinary Pathology | 3 |
| VET 2123 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
| VET 2213 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| VET 2133 | Systemic Pathology | 3 |
| VET 2323 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| VET 2423 | Veterinary Microbiology | 3 |
Year 2 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VET 2904 | Veterinary Preceptorship II | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| VET 3003 | Veterinary Parasitology | 3 |
| VET 3033 | Principles of Genetics and Animal Reproduction | 3 |
| VET 3423 | Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Tests | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC 2193 | Applied Skills Capstone | 3 |
| VET 3103 | Meat Inspection and Food Safety | 3 |
| VET 3113 | Animal and Disease Prevention I | 3 |
| VET 3143 | Veterinary Professional Practice | 3 |
Year 3 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VET 3904 | Veterinary Preceptorship III | 4 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 4003 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 |
| VET 4003 | Pharmacology and Toxicology for Veterinary Science | 3 |
| VET 4033 | Animal Disease and Prevention II | 3 |
| VET 4113 | Infectious Diseases and Animal Quarantine | 3 |
| VET 4904 | Veterinary Preceptorship IV | 4 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VET 4123 | Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health | 3 |
| VET 4133 | Wildlife and Aquaculture | 3 |
| VET 4223 | Veterinary Legislations and Animal Welfare | 3 |
| VET 4906 | Veterinary Capstone Project | 6 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Veterinary Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Veterinary Science spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Veterinary Science award?
Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.