Veterinary Medicine — study plan
- Credit hours
- 195
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 66
- Degree
- bachelor
The Veterinary Medicine study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 195 credit hours across 66 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ZOOL101 | General Animal | 4 |
| MATH165 | Introduction to Calculus | 3 |
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| ENG 101 | English (1) | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| CHEM103 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| PSYCH101 | Thinking Skills and Learning Styles | 2 |
Level 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT122 | Introduction to Statistics | 2 |
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 |
| ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 |
| ENG 103 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| PHYS 105 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| CHEM247 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| VMD 111 | Animal Behavior | 2 |
| ENG 118 | English Language | 3 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 301 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| MGMT103 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| VMD 221 | Animal Dissection (1) | 3 |
| VMD 222 | General Tissues | 3 |
| VMD 231 | Physiology (1) | 3 |
| APP 211 | Fundamentals of Animal Production | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 104 | Foundations of the Political System in Islam | 2 |
| VMD 223 | Special Tissues | 3 |
| VMD 224 | Animal Anatomy (2) | 3 |
| VMD 225 | Embryology | 2 |
| VMD 232 | Physiology (2) | 3 |
| APP 339 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 4 |
Level 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMD 333 | Endocrinology | 2 |
| VMD 341 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 |
| VMD 343 | Immunology | 2 |
| VMD 345 | Helminthology | 3 |
| VMD 346 | Arthropology | 2 |
| VMD 351 | General Pathology | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEC202 | Foundations of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
| VMD 342 | Bacteriology and Mycology | 3 |
| VMD 344 | Virology | 3 |
| VMD 347 | Protozoology | 2 |
| VMD 352 | Systemic Diseases | 4 |
| APP 342 | Feeding Farm Animals | 3 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMD 454 | Bird Diseases | 3 |
| VMD 461 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| VMD 471 | General Preventive Medicine | 3 |
| VMD 474 | Meat Hygiene | 3 |
| VMD 481 | Clinical Medicine (1) | 4 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMD 413 | Computer Applications in Veterinary Medicine | 1 |
| VMD 455 | Diagnostic Lab Tests | 2 |
| VMD 462 | Therapeutics | 3 |
| VMD 472 | Applied Preventive Medicine | 3 |
| VMD 475 | Dairy Hygiene | 2 |
| VMD 479 | Fish Health and Disease | 2 |
| VMD 482 | Clinical Medicine (2) | 3 |
Level 9 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMD 463 | Toxicology and Forensic Medicine | 3 |
| VMD 473 | Diseases Common to Humans and Animals | 2 |
| VMD 476 | Field Training in Food Hygiene | 1 |
| VMD 483 | Clinical Medicine (3) | 3 |
| VMD 485 | Surgery (1) | 4 |
| VMD 488 | Obstetrics and Venereal Diseases (1) | 4 |
| VMD 498 | General Veterinary Examination | 1 |
Level 10 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| VMD 453 | Pathological Dissection | 2 |
| VMD 484 | Clinical Training | 1 |
| VMD 486 | Surgery (2) | 4 |
| VMD 487 | Clinical Training - Surgery | 1 |
| VMD 489 | Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases (2) | 4 |
| VMD 491 | Clinical Training - Obstetrics | 1 |
| VMD 492 | Cooperative Training | 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 Veterinary Medicine
How many credit hours is Veterinary Medicine at Qassim University?
Veterinary Medicine at Qassim University requires completing 195 credit hours to graduate, spread across 66 courses.
How many years is Veterinary Medicine at Qassim University?
The study plan for Veterinary Medicine spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Veterinary Medicine award?
Veterinary Medicine at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 195 credit hours.
Is Veterinary Medicine offered at other universities?
Yes, 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.