M.V.Sc

Master of Veterinary Science

M.V.Sc or Master of Veterinary Science is a Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology Course. The M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science) program is a two-year full-time postgraduate program. The Master of Veterinary Science program is developed specifically for students who want to work with animals and wildlife. Students will learn about numerous elements of animal care and treatment in this course.

Students that study veterinary sciences may diagnose and cure animals, as well as conduct additional research in this subject. Veterinarians care for household animals, livestock, and wildlife animals' medical ailments and illnesses. Animal studies are taught to Master of Veterinary Science students through courses such as Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Livestock Economics, Animal Genetics and Breeding, and others.

Students with a Master of Veterinary Sciences degree have a myriad of professional options. Along with veterinary scientists, veterinary doctors are among the most common profession options. Veterinary physicians care for animals and do whatever is necessary to keep them healthy. Veterinary experts contribute to this area through medical research, vaccine development, and better treatment procedures.

M.V.Sc Eligibility

• Candidates should have completed B.V.Sc & AHB from a recognized by the Veterinary Council of India, and are eligible for an M.V.Sc course.
• Admission is based on marks obtained in PG Entrance Examination. The minimum age limit for M.V.Sc is 20-22 years. Some Institutes do not have an upper age limit while some keep the upper age limit to 35 years.
• Candidates who have passed B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree under the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) regulations should have obtained a minimum of 55% marks. Percentage requirements may vary depending on the institute. For SC/ST candidates a minimum pass is sufficient. 
  For foreign, NRI, and PIO candidates, the basic qualification of an M.Sc degree will have to complete deficiency courses as decided by the Advisor/Advisory Committee.
• The minimum eligibility criteria for them will be a Bachelor of Veterinary Science with a CGPA of not less than 6.60 on a 10-point scale i.e., 66% marks.
• The selection of candidates for admission to M.V.Sc shall be done based on the marks obtained in the Common Entrance Examination and the qualifying examination marks obtained in the B.V.Sc & A.H Courses.

M.V.Sc Entrance Tests

The Veterinary Council of India (a body of the federal government), conducts the All India Common Entrance Examination, and the top scorers on the exam are placed throughout India.

• All India Pre-Veterinary Test
• College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Entrance Exam
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute Entrance Exam
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University

M.V.Sc Course Subjects

Master of Veterinary Science subjects varies according to one's chosen field of specialization.

M.V.Sc Course Specialisations

M.V.Sc Course Colleges

• Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute - IVRI, Bareilly
• College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai

M.V.Sc Course Suitability

• A master of Veterinary Science Degree is meant especially for those who want to specialize in the field of veterinary science.
• One also needs to have a sheer interest in jobs that give them exposure to wildlife medicine and related fields and should also pursue this veterinary science degree.
• Animals can be unpredictable so one needs to adjust to unusual conditions that may arise out of handling creatures who cannot communicate verbally.

How is the M.V.Sc Course Beneficial?

• A Master of Veterinary Sciences, or M.V.Sc, is an academic course that allows students to conduct research in animals, focusing on the functioning of their internal functional systems and medical science such as anatomy, clinical pathology, virology, bacteriology, and a variety of other specializations.
• Candidates who successfully complete the program have several job options. They can pursue careers as a Veterinary Technologist, Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinarian, Professors, Teachers, and others.
• Veterinarians can also do research on their own or in collaboration with government organizations such as ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research).
• The Master of Veterinary Science Degree will focus on advanced research activities, notably in the field of animal preservation and conservation, therefore excursions to jungles and other ecosystems may be expected to be exciting.
• A post-graduate degree in veterinary science and animal husbandry is the minimal requirement for careers in research and teaching.

M.V.Sc Employment Areas

• Breeding Farms / Hatchery
• Biological Products and Vaccine Product Plants Dealers
• Drug Research Institutions
• Disease Investigation Centres
• Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
• Experimental Animal Unit
• Experimental & Germ-free Animal Facilities
• Fishery Department
• Marine Amusement Park
• Natural History Museums
• National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
• Para Veterinary Staff Training Schools
• Shelter Houses

M.V.Sc Job Types

• Animal Farm Manager
• Associate Scientific Manager
• Biological Scientist
• Pharmacy Research Scientist
• Veterinary Consultant
• Veterinarian / Veterinary Doctor
• Veterinary Technologist & Technician