About the programme
Estonian University of Life Sciences is accredited by the EAEVE (European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education) providing full-time six-year education in the field of veterinary medicine. Practical training which is crucial to all veterinarians takes place in the Animal Clinic of the Estonian University of Life Sciences, located conveniently in the university campus. Completion of the study program provides a qualification corresponding to the MSc.
In the first years the students study the foundations of veterinary medicine, anatomy and functions of animals as well as the fundamentals of animal husbandry. Several branches of biology, zoology, botany, genetics and cell biology as well as chemistry, biophysics, microbiology, virology and parasitology can be considered the foundation of veterinary studies.
In the spring semester of the second year students are taught diseases in animals, they take up pathological anatomy and physiology, which constitutes an introduction to the second period of the veterinary studies. Pre clinical studies give the student an insight into the processes going on in the organism of the diseased animal, as well as elementary skills in disease detection.
The second phase concentrates on the relations between human and animal health and an introduction into the public health issues is made.
In the third phase or clinical studies lecturers communicate students profound knowledge on the most common diseases of different animal species (including birds and fish) with an empahis on their diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- Production animal medicine (E1) focusing on herd health and herd management;
- Equine medicine (E2) specialising in horses and their medicine;
- Small animal medicine (E3) devoted to small animals and their problems;
- Food safety (E4) addressing issues connected to One Health and safe food production and processing;
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Contact details
For admission requirements:
Vaike Reisner |
For programme contents:
Piret Kalmus |
Applications can be submitted from February 1, 2023!
Programme duration: 6 years
Degree: Degree of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Language: English
Tuition fee: 9400 EUR/year
Admission will open: February 1, 2023
Admission deadline: May 2, 2023 (non-EU candidates) May 31, 2023 (EU, Georgian, UK, Turkish and citizens of Ukraine with the status of war refugees candidates) |