Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
- Credit hours
- 175
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 68
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 175 credit hours across 68 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| VMED143 | Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine | 3 |
| VMED140 | Professional Skills in Veterinary Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| VMED116 | Principles of Sustainable Animal Husbandry | 3 |
| VMED245 | Veterinary Epidemiology and Data Intelligence | 3 |
| VMED105 | Introduction to Veterinary Medicine | 3 |
Required Courses 151 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| VMED108 | Veterinary Physiology 1 | 3 |
| VMED111 | Veterinary Biochemistry | 3 |
| VMED122 | Animal Breeding & Genetics | 2 |
| VMED125 | Veterinary Anatomy 1 | 3 |
| VMED130 | Veterinary Physiology 2 | 3 |
| VMED135 | Animal Nutrition & Health | 3 |
| VMED145 | Introduction to Veterinary Research Methodology | 1 |
| VMED200 | Veterinary Anatomy 2 | 4 |
| VMED206 | Veterinary Histology & Embryology | 4 |
| VMED211 | Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology | 4 |
| VMED215 | Veterinary Parasitology 1 | 3 |
| VMED221 | Veterinary Immunology | 3 |
| VMED225 | Veterinary Anatomy 3 | 3 |
| VMED230 | General Veterinary Pathology | 4 |
| VMED235 | Veterinary Parasitology 2 | 2 |
| VMED244 | Veterinary Virology | 3 |
| VMED255 | Veterinary Pre-Clinical Skills and Practice-1 | 2 |
| VMED305 | Systemic Veterinary Pathology | 4 |
| VMED311 | Hygiene & Safety of Foods of Animal Origin | 4 |
| VMED315 | Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics | 4 |
| VMED322 | Aquatic Animal Health & Diseases | 2 |
| VMED326 | Veterinary Ethics, Animal Welfare & Jurisprudence | 2 |
| VMED333 | Poultry Health & Diseases | 3 |
| VMED335 | Veterinary Toxicology & Forensic Medicine | 2 |
| VMED344 | Preventive Medicine & One Health | 2 |
| VMED345 | General Surgery & Anesthesiology | 4 |
| VMED353 | Veterinary Clinical Pathology and AI Applications | 3 |
| VMED355 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| VMED375 | Veterinary Pre-Clinical Skills and Practice-2 | 2 |
| VMED401 | Small Animal Medicine | 4 |
| VMED405 | Ruminant Medicine | 4 |
| VMED411 | Small Animal Surgery | 4 |
| VMED415 | Theriogenology-1 | 4 |
| VMED422 | Emergency Care & Ambulatory Medicine | 1 |
| VMED425 | Ruminant Surgery | 2 |
| VMED433 | Camel Medicine & Surgery | 3 |
| VMED435 | Equine Medicine | 3 |
| VMED444 | Equine Surgery | 3 |
| VMED448 | Theriogenology-2 | 2 |
| VMED451 | Falcon, Exotics & Wildlife Medicine & Surgery | 4 |
| VMED580 | Senior Research Project | 3 |
| VMED500 | Small Animal Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| VMED505 | Production Animal Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| VMED511 | Veterinary Diagnostic Investigations Practice I | 3 |
| VMED515 | Equine Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| VMED522 | Camel Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| VMED525 | Veterinary Public Health Rotation I | 2 |
| VMED533 | Aquatic Animal and Poultry Industries | 3 |
| VMED535 | Falcon and Companion Birds Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| VMED540 | Wildlife and Zoo Animals Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| VMED545 | Sports Animal Medicine & Surgery | 2 |
Electives 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMED550 | Production Animal Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED555 | Small Animal Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED560 | Equine Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED565 | Camel Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED570 | Wildlife and Zoo Animals Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED575 | Veterinary Public Health II Elective | 3 |
| VMED585 | Veterinary Diagnostic Investigations Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED588 | Falcon and Companion Birds Clinical Practice II Elective | 3 |
| VMED595 | Laboratory Animal Clinical Practice Elective | 3 |
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 Medicine
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University?
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 175 credit hours to graduate, spread across 68 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine award?
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 175 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.