Master of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
A 5.5-year intensive programme preparing graduates to become licensed veterinary surgeons with expertise in animal health, welfare, and clinical practice.
Best for:Best for high school graduates with strong biology and chemistry backgrounds seeking a rigorous, clinically focused veterinary education leading to professional licensure in Europe.
Overview
This Master of Veterinary Medicine programme at Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) is a long-cycle, English-taught degree spanning 5.5 years. It equips students with a comprehensive foundation in veterinary medical sciences, clinical skills, and research capabilities. The curriculum integrates theoretical coursework—covering anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and immunology—with hands-on clinical training in SGGW’s veterinary clinics and partner farms. Graduates earn the professional title of *Veterinary Surgeon* and are prepared for careers in animal health, public health protection, and veterinary practice across species, from companion animals to livestock. The programme emphasizes evidence-based teaching, research support, and practical experience to address real-world challenges in veterinary medicine.
What you'll do
- Complete 75 obligatory courses and electives spanning 5.5 years, including anatomy, histology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and clinical diagnostics.
- Participate in hands-on clinical training at SGGW’s veterinary clinics and cooperating farms, covering a wide range of species (companion animals, livestock, fish).
- Pass all exams to earn the professional title of *Veterinary Surgeon* (DVM equivalent).
- Engage in research projects to support teaching and postgraduate education, contributing to veterinary science advancements.
- Develop proficiency in veterinary medical sciences, clinical diagnostics, and animal welfare principles through structured semesters and breaks.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers to address health, welfare, and management challenges in veterinary practice.
Requirements
Degree required: High school diploma (or equivalent) with passing grades in biology and chemistry entrance exams
Degree offered: Master of Veterinary Medicine (DVM equivalent)
Language: English (no explicit proficiency test required, but fluency is implied for programme completion)
Instruction: English
- Proven academic excellence in biology and chemistry (demonstrated via entrance exam scores)
- Strong foundational knowledge in life sciences (anatomy, physiology, microbiology)
- Ability to handle intensive coursework (860+ hours per year, 60 ECTS)
- Commitment to clinical and practical training in veterinary medicine
- Proficiency in English for instruction and communication
- High school diploma or equivalent certification
- Passing grades on biology and chemistry entrance exams
- Submission of online application and payment of fees by deadline
- No age or nationality restrictions mentioned
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How to apply
Deadline: Early admission: 2024-01-01 to 2024-05-31; Late admission: 2024-06-01 to 2024-07-31 (Europe/Warsaw)
Submit an online application via the IMS portal (ims-medstudy.com) for the Veterinary School 5.5-year programme in Warsaw. Pay all required fees by the deadline. No explicit application deadline extension is mentioned; adhere strictly to early or late admission windows.
- Online application form
- High school diploma or equivalent certification
- Proof of passing biology and chemistry entrance exam grades
- Payment confirmation for application fees
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