How To Become A Veterinary Doctor In Zimbabwe

By | January 3, 2023

How To Become A Veterinary Doctor In Zimbabwe

A veterinarian (vet), also known as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary physician, is a medical professional who practices veterinary medicine. They manage a wide range of health conditions and injuries in non-human animals.

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Entry requirements and duration

BVSc: It is a full-time five-year degree programme. “A’ level passes in Biology & Chemistry is compulsory plus at least one other science subject (Mathematics and/or Physics) and a point system is used. ‘O’ level English Language and Mathematics are also a requirement.

DVN: It is a full-time two-year degree programme and the entry requirements are 5 “O” level passes inclusive of Mathematics, Biology & English Language

MSc/MVSc/MPhil/DPhil: For the Masters Degree programmes, it is 2 years and 3 years for full-time and part-time students, respectively and first degree with a 2.1 or better in the relevant area of study is a requirement. For the DPhil programme, it is 4 years for full-time and 8 years for part-time students and a Masters degree is a requirement.

University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Veterinary Science Programmes

Undergraduate (BVSc & BSc)

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Veterinary Anatomy
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Veterinary Physiology

Diplomas

  • Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)

Postgraduate

Taught masters (MVSc & MSc)

  • Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Physiology
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Pharmacology/Toxicology
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Pathology
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Parasitology
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Microbiology
  • Master of Science in Tsetse and Trypanosomosis Control
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Ruminant Medicine
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Reproduction and Herd Health
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Small Animal Medicine
  • Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Epidemiology

Higher degrees by research (MPhil & DPhil)

  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy

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