Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Kaunas, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 8,457 / per year *
Application deadline
05 Jul 2024
Earliest start date
01 Sep 2024
* 1-3 study year. €9,220 / 4 study year
Introduction
The program Veterinary Medicine aims at educating highly skilled veterinary surgeons capable of working in the private and state network of veterinary services.
Course details
- Veterinary Medicine
- 6 years
- MSc in Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Doctor
- 360 ECTS credits
- Taught in English
Why study Veterinary Science at LSMU?
- Convenient learning facilities: classrooms, laboratories, and clinics are located on one campus.
- The multicultural environment and student community: international students from 87 different countries make up 25 % of the total student population at LSMU.
- Diploma recognized in the EU, USA, Israel, and other countries.
- Small groups, i.e. up to 10 students, in clinical courses.
- Support system for students’ adaptation: mentoring, tutoring, and psychological counseling.
- Possibility to spend a semester or a year abroad with the Erasmus+ exchange program.
- Tuition fees at a good quality-to-cost ratio and reasonable living costs in the country.
Admissions
Curriculum
Structure of the program
what you will learn each year
- Year 1 - 2: Anatomy Histology and Embryology, Physiology, and Functions of Animals as well as the Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare, Cell Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics as well Biophysics.
- Years 3 - 4: Propaedeutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Veterinary Pathology Toxicology Parasitology, Immunology and Epidemiology, Professional Communication.
- Years 5 - 6: Diagnostic Imaging, Large and Small Animals Veterinary Surgery and Internal Diseases, Veterinary Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Andrology, Forensic Veterinary Medicine, Food Hygiene, Practical Skills, Clinical Practice.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you can
- Be employed in the state food and veterinary service system;
- Continue your education by entering a Ph.D. or residency programs;
- Work in private practice.