Veterinary Medicine

What is taught in this field

The Veterinary Medicine programme trains students to protect the health of farm animals, pets and poultry, and to diagnose and treat their diseases. Students first study core sciences in depth: animal anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology and pharmacology.

In later stages they take clinical subjects: internal diseases, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, infectious diseases and epizootology. Students also learn the hygiene of animal products such as meat, milk and eggs, as well as veterinary-sanitary examination.

Through practical classes and clinical work, students gain skills in making diagnoses, performing operations, carrying out laboratory tests and caring for animals.

Who will graduates become

Graduates can work in positions such as:

• veterinary doctor (in a clinic or on a farm);
• veterinary inspector (at markets, slaughterhouses and livestock farms);
• specialist in a veterinary laboratory;
• livestock specialist (zootechnician-veterinarian);
• specialist in veterinary medicines and animal feed.

Where you can work

A qualified veterinarian can work in Uzbekistan in a wide range of organisations:

• the state veterinary service and district veterinary departments;
• private veterinary clinics and mobile services;
• livestock farms, poultry and karakul sheep breeding farms;
• enterprises processing meat, milk and other food products;
• companies producing and distributing veterinary medicines;
• research institutes and laboratories.

Who this programme suits

This field suits applicants who love animals, are interested in nature and biology, and are responsible and patient. The following qualities will be helpful:

• care and compassion for animals;
• interest in natural sciences, especially biology and chemistry;
• observation skills and clear logical thinking;
• physical endurance, as work often takes place in field conditions and at night;
• the ability to communicate with people and explain things clearly.

Training in this field is offered at 7 higher education institutions:

• Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies;
• Karakalpak Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies;
• Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnologies;
• Nukus branch of Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnologies;
• Tashkent branch of Samarkand State University of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Biotechnologies;
• Termez State University of Engineering and Agrotechnologies;
• Tashkent State Agrarian University.