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Veterinary Medicine
Description:
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine program aims to graduate professional cadres enhanced with skills that are compatible with the requirements of the labor market, which contributes to the preservation of livestock and poultry and the protection of humans from common diseases. In addition to the college's role in the field of applied research that deals with developing appropriate solutions to disease issues, the college also has an effective role in the field of community service through the services provided by the veterinary university hospital, veterinary caravans, training courses, workshops and seminars related to animal and bird health and the safety of animal products. The first batch of students was admitted to the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine program at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Al-Qassim in the academic year 1406/1407 AH (1986/1987 AD). The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine program has been revised three times over the past years, as the study plan began with the coding (veterinary) in 1407 AH, then the coding (medical) in 1423 AH, and the coding (doctor) in 1437 AH, in order to keep pace with the requirements of development in the university and the changes that occur globally in the teaching of veterinary medicine, as well as local and regional developments and requirements. Graduates of the veterinary medicine program have distinguished themselves in all field fields, and large numbers of them have obtained master's and doctoral degrees from the most prestigious international universities, and some of them work as faculty members in the program and various other faculties at Qassim University and other Saudi universities. Development and excellence have been an inherent feature of the veterinary program over the years. The Department of Veterinary Medicine received the Qassim University Award for Research Excellence, and the Department received the University Award for Distinguished Research. Members of the department also participated in most of the relevant local, regional and international scientific forums, which raised the name of the university regionally and internationally. As a result, the program was one of the university's first accredited programs - full national accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment for the period May 2016 - April 2023. The full accreditation was also renewed nationally by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment for the period January 2025 - December 2029.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses - Lectures - Practical Lessons - Field Training
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
University City - Buraydah - Qassim Region - Building A2
Place of study (female students)
N/A
Required specialization
In Bachelor's Degree High School Diploma - Scientific Stream
Years of study
5 years or 10 semesters
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
195
Credits required for graduation
195
Other conditions
Bachelor's degree: The student is admitted to the veterinary medicine program after passing the first level with the required rate determined by the College Council for each semester
Tuition fees
Morning
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1. Provide veterinary education to prepare highly qualified graduates who are technically skilled and capable of continuous learning, allowing them to develop themselves professionally.
2. Achieving outstanding scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine.
3. Serving the community and professionals to ensure the quality and safety of animal products.
Learning outcomes :
1- Knowledge and understanding: Students should be able to:
1.1 Recall and understand knowledge related to veterinary medicine.
1.2 Keep abreast of new developments in veterinary medicine.
2- Skills: Students should be able to:
2.1 Identify comprehensive methods for the diagnosis and treatment of animal and poultry diseases.
2-2 Exercise critical thinking and analytical skills for surgical and obstetric intervention.
2.3 Planning for health promotion, disease prevention, and food safety.
2-4 Demonstrate high-level written and oral communication skills.
2.5 Demonstrate critical analysis of emerging information and research findings related to veterinary medicine5.
2-6 Practicing work in the veterinary field using the senses and motor organs.
3- Values, autonomy and responsibility: Students should be able to:
3.1 Working in teams to solve veterinary issues effectively.
3.2 Demonstrate full awareness of the ethical and professional aspects of veterinary medicine.
3.3 Accurate and sound assessment with full independence.
Tracks :
Veterinary Medicine
Career opportunities:
1 - The scientifically distinguished students are accepted to work as teaching assistants in the college or other related colleges for the purpose of qualifying them with a master's degree in veterinary medicine to work as faculty members.
2. Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
3 - Veterinary quarantine and slaughterhouses.
4 - Security and Military Animals Department.
5 - Saudi Standards and Metrology Organization.
6 - Private veterinary clinics and veterinary pharmacies.
7 - Livestock and poultry production projects.
8 - Horse and camel breeding and care centers.
9 - Saudi Food and Drug Authority and pharmaceutical companies.
Local Accreditation - National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)