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 119 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 220 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 319 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 417 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 515 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 617 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 716 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 816 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 918 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 1016 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.
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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.