Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a program taught at Management and Science University, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (5 Years (10 Semester)) options.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Management and Science University (MSU) is a 5-year professional program structured into 3 phases: preclinical, paraclinical, and clinical years. Students study animal production and health, veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, animal welfare, veterinary pathology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, veterinary surgery, veterinary medicine, veterinary diseases, clinical practice, and veterinary clinical practice. The curriculum also includes One Health and field-based learning.

Teaching includes preclinical courses in the first 2 years, with paraclinical courses starting as early as the 2nd year but mainly in the 3rd year. Clinical courses start as early as the 3rd year into the 4th and final years. The final year focuses on veterinary clinical practice through rotation in the various units of a veterinary teaching hospital. The program includes 200 credit hours.

The program is aimed at students who want preparation for diverse veterinary careers, supported by clinical training, industry partnerships, hands-on clinical exposure, and global academic linkages.

Modules

• Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
• Introduction to Animal Science
• Ruminant Husbandry and Health Management
• Non Ruminant Husbandry and Health Management
• Veterinary Biochemistry
• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Nutrition
• Veterinary Physiology
• Companion Animal Management
• Ethology and Animal Welfare
• Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
• Veterinary Parasitology

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Management and Science University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Management and Science University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Management and Science University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM) / MATRICULATION / ASASI
• A LEVEL (and equivalent)
• DIPLOMA
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 3.0
• Minimum CGPA 3.5
• Minimum following Grade B subjects: Biology; Physics or Chemistry; Mathematics
• Minimum Grade B in the following (or equivalent): Diploma in a suitable field (e.g., Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Health) recognised by the Malaysian government, Malaysian Qualifications Agency and recommended by MSU Senate.
• For applicants whose diploma CGPA is below 3.5: Work Experience (Years) / Minimum CGPA: 3–4 / 3.0; 5–9 / 2.7; >10 / 2.5
• Minimum Grade B at SPM level (or equivalent) for: English; Mathematics
• Minimum Grade B at O level (or equivalent) for: English; Mathematics
• And minimum Grade B for any three (3) other subjects.
• Proof of English proficiency
• All applicants: Pass Veterinary Entrance Test (VET) interview

• Malaysian student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test.
• International student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent). TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) are acceptable equivalents.
• International student: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.edu.my/school-of-veterinary-medicine/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine

• Veterinary practitioners
• Zoologists
• Diagnostic laboratory veterinarians
• Livestock health specialists
• Aquaculture health specialists
• Wildlife veterinarians
• Exotic animal veterinarians
• Public health officers
• Government officers
• Researchers
• Academicians

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.