B.V.Sc. is an undergraduate Veterinary Science course that deals with the branch of science dealing with all types of Animals. Veterinary Science in particular, deals with the application of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic principles to various types of Animals. This course is also referred to as B.V.Sc. and AHB i.e. Bachelors in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. VCI i.e. Veterinary Council of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of India. This course includes theoretical and practical training in various disciplines. This course is best suitable for animal lovers.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelors) |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 3 Lacs to 5 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.V.Sc. |
Employment Areas: Animal Resource Development under Panchayati Raj, Banks, Army – Remount Veterinary Corps, Biological Products or Vaccine Institutions, Breeding Farms / Hatchery, BSF/Police, Central Farms, Consultancy, Race Clubs, Stud Farms, Polyclinics, Poultry Farms, Zoo and wildlife centres, Public health laboratories etc.
Type of Course: B.V.Sc.is a 5-years undergraduate Veterinary Science course.
Duration: The duration of course is 5-years including 6 months of internship.
Eligibility:
- Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology from recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks.
- 50% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the competitive entrance examination where such admissions are held for selection.
Entrance Tests:
- AIPVT
- JCECE
- RPVT
- KEAM
- KCET
- WBJEE
Core Subjects:
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Livestock Production Management
- Livestock Products Technology
- Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
- General Veterinary Biochemistry
- Biostatistics and Computer Application
- Fodder Production & Grassland Management
- General Veterinary Microbiology
- General Veterinary Pathology
- General Veterinary Parasitology & Helminthology
- Systemic Veterinary Pathology
- Commercial Poultry Production and Hatchery Management
- Milk and Meat Hygiene, Food Safety and Public Health
- Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology & Mycology
- Veterinary Neuropharmacology
- Veterinary Toxicology
Possible roles: Veterinarian, Senior Veterinary Doctor, Wildlife and Zoo animals Veterinarian, Veterinary Surgeon, Pet Breeder, Animal Care and service worker, Biological Scientist, Veterinary Researcher, Pharmacy Research Scientist, Veterinary Technologists and Technician, Private Practice, Lecturer, Veterinary Consultant, Senior Medical Representative, Veterinary / Veterinary Doctor, Veterinary Surgeon, Associate Scientific manager, Manager of Animal Farm etc.
