Regular.
Full Time.
Career registered before the National Council of Universities (CNU) in March 2003, successfully evaluated by the CNU in November 2006 and November 2007, pending accreditation by the Pan American Federation of Colleges and Schools of Veterinary Medicine and Zootecnia through the Pan American Education Veterinary COPEVET
:The livestock sector contributes about 50% to the value addition in the agriculture sector, and almost 11 % to Pakistan’s GDP, which is higher than the contribution made by the crop sector. The role of livestock sector in rural economy of the country is very critical. (Economic Survey of Pakistan 2005-06)Both the governments of Punjab and Pakistan are giving high priority to the livestock sector & have put forward a policy framework to increase the animal protein sources (Milk, Meat & Eggs) manifolds to meet the increasing domestic demand and for export purposes.Keeping in view all these uprising trends, sufficient number of veterinary graduates is expected to be absorbed in public & private sectors such as the livestock/poultry farms, dairy industry, hatcheries and livestock/ poultry feed. Likewise the newly emerging meat & other livestock by-product technologies such as leather, wool and dairy industry have a big scope for absorption of veterinarians. In addition, veterinary graduates have a key role in epidemiology, health coverage, pharmaceutics, biologists, teaching & research organizations, Remounts, veterinary farms, zoos, pets & large animal practitioners.In Pakistan, there are more than 2 dozen of schools of medicine, one dozen of pharmacy and only half a dozen schools of veterinary medicine while the combined populations of all species of animals exceeds that of human population.
It is an established fact that investment in production of qualified professionals is a key towards progress & poverty alleviations. Severe deficiency of skilled manpower, particularly the deficiency of qualified veterinarians is one of the major stumbling factor in the development of livestock sector.
In Punjab, in the past & till to date, the veterinary graduates have been produced from University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore & University of Agriculture, Faislabad. It is worth mentioning here that the admission in DVM classes in these institutions has largely remained confined to the students belonging to the nearby areas of these institutes. Resultantly, talented students from far flung areas of Punjab are deprived of getting education in the area of veterinary & animal sciences. The defunct Bahawalpur division covering the districts of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar & Rahim Yar Khan has large animal population. Cholistan which is one of the richest source of animal raising, also falls under this region. This area is agriculturally vibrant and is the main source of income of small farmers from livestock raising. Establishment of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences in Bahawalpur under the auspices of “The Islamia University of Bahawalpur” will open new era for providing opportunities of education not only for this district but also for the adjoining districts of Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, RajanPur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Lodhran & Vehari and adjoining areas of Balochistan/Sindh provinces.
University College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences is one of the constituent colleges of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. This college was established under the kind auspices & instructions of the Chancellor /Governor Lt.Gen.Khalid Maqbool w.e.f. 08-10-2006. The college, by now, has completed its first year successfully & the students of the Ist Batch of session 2006-11 have been promoted to the 3rd Semester.This college is offering a Five Year Composite Degree of DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). It is earnestly hoped that the new entrants will be able to interact with a highly qualified and experienced faculty, staff & fellow students in a conducive environment for studying a professional degree like DVM. The college is on a continuous move to keep its curricula and syllabi updated in line with international standards and according to the schemes of studies approved by Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).Our effort is to produce a graduate veterinarian, who could effectively work with zeal and fervor, in applied disciplines, like Animal health, Animal production, Artificial Insemination, Poultry production, Pet animals, Aviculture, Wildlife & fisheries. The quality and strength of the faculty to impart education and training in the most practical and applied way are being continuously strengthened.
Arcadia University offers several routes for completion of the requirements for admission to schools of veterinary medicine. Majors in Biology or Chemistry are most commonly taken by students interested in veterinary medicine, but schools will accept students with excellent records in other majors, provided they have adequate preparation in the basic sciences and mathematics. The pre-professional adviser assists students with the application process and choice of schools.
Minimum Recommended Courses
All schools of veterinary medicine recommend the following courses:
BI 101, 102 General Biology I, II
BI 211 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
CH 101, 102 Modern Chemical Concepts I, II
CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
PH 201, 202 Fundamental Concepts of Physics I, II or PH 211, 212 Conceptual Physics I, II
MA 201 Calculus I
Some schools require additional Mathematics or Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and/or Microbiology. These requirements may be met with the following courses:
CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
CH 303 Biochemistry
MA 141 Elementary Statistics
MA 202 Calculus II
BI 323 Microbiology
BI 325 Cell Biology
Students are advised to check with the schools at which they intend to apply to determine which of the Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology courses are pre-requisites for admission.
Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission. The GRE may be taken in the spring or summer of the junior year or the fall of the senior year for students who plan to enter veterinary school immediately following graduation.
In addition to prerequisite coursework, students are expected to have gained practical experience with veterinary medicine by either working or volunteering in facilities where veterinary medicine is practiced, such as veterinary clinics, zoos or animal husbandry facilities. Some schools may have specific hour requirements for these experiences.
A strong background in liberal arts and study abroad experiences are considered favorably.
Other courses recommended as electives include the following:
BI 327 Histology
BI 332 Animal Behavior
BI 335 Neurobiology
BI 337 Immunobiology
With the opening of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine there is now an opportunity for Wisconsin students to complete all the requirements for admission at our college. The program is basically the same as the Pre-Med program. Current information on other schools of Veterinary Medicine and application procedures is available through advisors in the Natural Sciences.
Pre-veterinary advisors: Dr. Deborah Anderson, Dr. Cynthia Ochsner
Veterinary medicine is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, and Warren Wilson College graduates have been very successful in gaining admission to schools of veterinary medicine. Students may fulfill the entrance requirements for veterinary schools by earning a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry. Veterinary schools expect applicants to have had experience in studying and caring for animals, and pre-vet students work on the Farm crew for two years, caring for and managing all aspects of the pig and cattle herds. The combination of a good academic background, Farm Crew experience, and the discipline from the Warren Wilson College Triad educational program benefit the student in applying to veterinary medicine programs and in future professional work. An additional strength of the pre-veterinary medicine program at Warren Wilson College is that the pre-veterinary advisor is a licensed veterinarian with a Ph.D. in animal behavior.
A student who wishes to prepare for application to schools of veterinary medicine should acquire a broad foundation in the natural sciences, mathematics, humanities and the social sciences. The requirements for entry into schools of veterinary medicine are more variable than those for schools of medicine and dentistry. A student pursuing a career in veterinary medicine should major in biology or chemistry and consult the pre-veterinary advisor.
The Pre-Veterinary medicine is one of four “pre-professional” programs available at NMSU. It provides the background training required for enrollment at schools of veterinary medicine.
Acceptance rates of NMSU students have been excellent in recent years and many have graduated at the top of their veterinary medicine school class.
All Pre-Vet majors receive training in the biological sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics and liberal arts. A B.S. degree in Animal Science (Science Option) fulfills the prerequisites for admission into veterinary schools. Supporting courses in many areas allow the student to develop a program of study which satisfy both requirements and individual interests.
A considerable number of students enter NMSU with an interest in the field of veterinary medicine. Most of these individuals are advised by animal science faculty and take considerable course work in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. The Pre-Vet program is very strong at NMSU and the rate of acceptance of NMSU students to Colleges of Veterinary Medicine has been quite high in recent years.
Pre-Vet Advisor, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, NMSU.
Programs of Study in Animal Science
Undergraduate programs in the Department of Animal & Range Sciences are designed to offer a wide array of courses aimed at providing experience, both technical and practical, in the many facets of animal production, management, and marketing. The curriculum is career oriented and seeks to train individuals for meaningful employment in the types of positions mentioned previously.
Support courses are offered to provide specific knowledge in basic sciences and humanities. Animal science courses then relate this basic experience to the field of animal production. Business and management offerings allow the student to make more effective decisions associated with the livestock industry.
The major areas of study and courses offered or required are outlined below or go the NMSU Undergraduate Catalog.
Advising & Learning Environment
Pre-Veterinary students are advised by faculty in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences.
On-campus facilities include four animal units; beef cattle, horses, swine and sheep. Fully equipped laboratories in Knox Hall and Neale Hall offer experience in physiology, endocrinology, nutrition, genetics, meats, wool, and micro-computer applications.
In addition, the department operates a ranch consisting of 64,000 acres just north of Las Cruces and a 28,000 acre ranch near Corona, New Mexico. Feedlot experiments are conducted at the Clayton Livestock Research Center, Clayton, New Mexico and on the NMSU campus.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in various student organizations at the departmental, college and university level.
Pre-Vet Club – hosts numerous activities and field trips.
Equitation Club – supports the Equestrian Teams (Western and English) Recent IHSA Regional Champions – 2006.
Block and Bridle Club – meet new friends, participate in academic and community projects.
Rodeo Club – NMSU as a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association sponsors both male and female teams. The Club produces 2 rodeos yearly.
Range Club – range management activities, Range Plant Identification team and URME team which compete in national contests.
Judging teams (compete in several contests each year):
Livestock
Horse
Range Plant
Wool
Membership in one or several of these groups is encouraged since it provides students with a unique opportunity to implement and integrate many experiences learned in the classroom.
Curriculum
Pre-Veterinary Requirements:
Biology (4 credits)
Chemistry (15-18 credits)
Math (3 credits)
English (4 credits)
Speech (3 credits)
Physics (4-8 credits)
Statistics (3 credits)
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (12 credits)
General Education Electives
See Undergraduate Catalog for undergratute reqirements
Campus wide events
Special events programs sponsored by NMSU include numerous well-known entertainers and sports activities (football, basketball, volleyball, golf, baseball, track, tennis, swimming and rodeo). Opportunities to participate in intramural athletics are also available.
Career Preparation
There are more than 55,000 veterinarians in the United States. Their
primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals
and people. Veterinarians diagnose and control animal diseases, treat
sick and injured animals, prevent transmission of animal diseases to
people and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. They
ensure a safe food supply by maintaining the health of food animals.
Veterinarians also are involved in wildlife preservation and conservation.
Veterinarians provide a wide variety of services in clinical practice,
teaching, public health, military service, private industry and other
areas. In addition, veterinarians are becoming more involved in
aquaculture, comparative medical research, international disease
control and food production programs.
Academic Program
There are presently 28 schools of veterinary medicine in the United
States, graduating about 2,100 persons a year. With few exceptions,
residents of Missouri need only consider applying to the College
of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should have
a strong science, math and biology program in high school. To be
considered for admission to a college of veterinary medicine, a student
must first complete undergraduate pre-veterinary medical course work,
which usually involves three to four years of college study. Completion
of a Pre-Veterinary program does not guarantee admission to a college
of veterinary medicine. Successful applicants usually have grades of “B”
or better, especially in the sciences. The average acceptance rate varies
from year to year but is approximately 45 percent nationally.
Courses
The pre-professional curriculum in veterinary medicine can be
completed at Missouri State. The Pre-Veterinary program is easily
compatible with programs in agriculture, biology and chemistry.
Please consult the Missouri State Catalog online at www.missouristate.
edu/catalog for specific course information.
To apply to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary
Medicine, students must take the following:
English (6 hours may include Writing and Public Speaking)
College Algebra or more advanced math
Inorganic Chemistry- 8 hours
Organic Chemistry- 5 hours
Biochemistry
Physics I and II
Biological Sciences-10 hours
Social Sciences-10 hours
Students should carry full loads of 15 to 17 hours each semester,
so other courses should be chosen to maintain that course load.
Students should check with the veterinary college to which they
plan to apply to be sure they take all required courses.