Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine is offered by the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the School of Health Sciences at the University of Thessaly. It focuses on animal health and welfare, disease prevention and treatment, and public health. Students acquire knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology, surgery, and veterinary care. The program contributes to the development of veterinarians who support animal health, food production, and the protection of public health.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide services in the fields of animal health and welfare, diagnosis and treatment, veterinary public health, food safety of animal origin, and veterinary research.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Veterinary Medicine aims to educate scientists with knowledge in animal health and welfare, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, animal production, and food safety of animal origin. Students develop skills in clinical, laboratory, and applied veterinary practice.
Skills
The program equips students with clinical, laboratory, and applied skills in animal health and welfare. It includes diagnosis, treatment, veterinary public health, and the safety of foods of animal origin.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in veterinary science, developing students’ abilities in diagnosis, treatment, and laboratory handling of animal health and welfare issues. Graduates gain capabilities in veterinary public health and food safety of animal origin