B.V.Sc

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

B.V.Sc or Bachelor of Veterinary Science is an Under-Graduate Veterinary Science Course that deals with the branch of science dealing with all types of Animals. Veterinary Science, in specific terms, deals with the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to various types of Animals. The duration of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science is mostly five academic years including a compulsory internship of 6 months duration covered in more or less 10 Semesters. The duration of the course may vary from 4½ to 5 years depending on the duration of the internship. The course is also referred to as B.V.Sc & AHB, an abbreviated form for Bachelor in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.

The Veterinary Science course is aimed to teach students how to recognize, treat medically and surgically, and prevent illnesses in animals such as home pets, farm animals, zoo animals, and horses.

The veterinary science degree program combines academic and practical instruction in a variety of subjects. Veterinary studies are mostly offered by Agricultural Institutes in India. A 'Veterinarian' is a candidate who completes the course. Animal enthusiasts will benefit the most from the veterinary program. An applicant must have a sympathetic attitude toward animals. Because animals cannot convey their pain and suffering verbally, it is necessary to be extremely attentive to Animal Behaviour in order to detect any indication of discomfort or aberrant behavior.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Eligibility

A candidate for admission to the Veterinary course must have obtained not less than 50% of the aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

(i) at the qualifying examination (or at the higher examination) in the case of Veterinary College where the admissions are made on the basis of marks obtained at this examination 
OR
(ii) 50% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together at the competitive entrance examination where such admissions are held for selection.

In case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes/the Scheduled Tribes or another special category of students, as specified by the Government from time to time, marks required for admission shall be 10% less than that prescribed for the general category. The candidates are normally admitted to colleges through competitive entrance examinations.

Veterinary Council of India conducts an All India Common Entrance Examination known as the All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT) for filling up 15% of the total no. of seats of each Veterinary college of all States where the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 extends. This entrance exam is held in the month of May each year. An advertisement to the effect would appear in leading newspapers and employment news. The entrance examinations of the State Universities are conducted after the qualifying (12th or Plus 2) exam is held by the respective Board/University/examining body of the States. Some States hold Joint Entrance Examination along with medical, engineering, and other professional courses.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Specialisations Subjects

Note: Specializations are offered at the Masters's level after successfully completing this bachelor's degree.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Veterinary Science course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Colleges

• Tamil Nadu Veterinary Animal Sciences University, Chennai
• College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur
• Bombay Veterinary College - BVC, Mumbai
• Chandra Shekar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Course Suitability

• A private practitioner can get lucrative monetary returns depending on his popularity and experience. This can be gained through excellence in one's profession.
• After completing B.V.Sc, one can apply for a Master’s and Doctoral degree as these offer a large number of specializations.

How is the Bachelor of Veterinary Science Course Beneficial?

• Doctors are medical professionals who treat human diseases, problems, and traumas. Similarly, veterinarians are doctors who treat animals.
• A bachelor of veterinary science degree allows students to pursue careers as veterinarians and in allied fields.
• Candidates participating in the B.V.Sc program gain knowledge and abilities in animal illnesses, pathologies, and therapies. To treat patients, they may specialize in either pharmacological or surgical treatment or both.
• They can also work as a veterinarian consultant, veterinary surgeon, veterinary assistant, veterinary technologist, or in other related fields.
• After completing the training, there are several career prospects available.
• One can open a clinic to give consulting to pet owners who come to obtain care for their pets' injuries, ailments, and diseases.
• Candidates can also work in zoos. They can also be used in the military to treat canines that assist with investigations in the defense force.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Hospitals
• Private Clinics
• Research Centres

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Job Types

Veterinarians can choose to work in any concern is it with the government animal husbandry departments or poultry farms or dairy farms. The options are not limited here. Below are mentioned, plenty of employment areas.

• Associate Veterinarian
• Veterinary Surgeon
• Veterinary Physician
• Veterinarian Assistant
• Veterinary Neurologist
• Veterinarian Technician
• Veterinary Dermatologist
• Veterinary Epidemiologist
• Veterinary Pharmacologist
• Veterinarian Food Inspection Specialist

Advanced Course in Bachelor of Veterinary Science

• M.V.Sc
• MVSc Animal Nutrition
• MVSc Veterinary Parasitology
• MVSc Veterinary Biochemistry
• MVSc Veterinary Microbiology
• MVSc Pharmacology and Toxicology
• MVSc Livestock Products Technology
• MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding
• MVSc Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
• MVSc Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension