Veterinary Medicine University Putra Malaysia

Overview

Each session of the academic year is divided into two semesters of 18 week of instruction/semester:

• First Semester (September - January)
• Second Semester (February - June).

In most courses, student performance is determined by continuous assessment with one final examination at the end of the semester.

The minimum duration of the DVM programme is 5 years or 10 semesters and the successful completion of not less than 189 total credit.

Students may apply for an extension of study duration if they are required to repeat failed courses or due to personal reasons such as illnesses. 

Graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine from University Putra Malaysia recognized by and registered with the Malaysian Veterinary Council (MVM) to obtain a certificate which entitles them to practice working in Malaysia as a qualified veterinarian.

Job opportunities for graduates of Veterinary Medicine degree program is vast, whether as a veterinary officer in various government and private agencies or private companies engaged in the veterinary industry. Many graduates are expected to be self-sufficient and decided to open her own veterinary clinic.

Career Prospect

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training prepares graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities.

Our veterinary graduates had successfully gained in employment in many government and statutory institutions, veterinary clinics, marketing and technical consultancy, research, academia and animal production.

Currently, there is high demand for veterinarians by the private sectors, such as the small animal and livestock industries. Many graduates opted to be selfreliant by establishing their own clinics or businesses in preventive medicine and personal consultancy for livestock farms.

Some graduates yearn for greater knowledge and pursue post-graduate studies culminating in a masters or PhD degree.

These graduates often secure employment by universities and research institutions.