Veterinary Science
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science
and Higher Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Technology
Admission to Program
Admission to the program is explained in the HCT Admission Policy described in the Academic Policies section of this Catalog.
Program Mission
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science program produces national veterinary bioscientists who have expertise in the following areas: animal and food biosecurity, public health, livestock production and health, and veterinary laboratory support services, as prioritized by Federal and Local UAE Authorities.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Veterinary Science program aims to produce Emirati national graduates to work as veterinary bioscientists to fulfill the need identified by the UAE government. The 4-years program provides graduates with expertise in the following areas: animal and food biosecurity, public health, livestock production and health, and veterinary laboratory support services, prioritized by federal and local UAE Authorities. This program allows full articulation of the existing Associate Degree in Veterinary Science.
Students will have the option to graduate with a Higher Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Technology upon the successful completion of all required courses and preceptorships after 3 years of study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and policies and regulatory environments applicable to veterinary diagnostic laboratories, meat inspection, food safety, livestock health and production, and animal quarantine.
- Apply knowledge regarding animal disease detection, management, prevention and surveillance, to enhance the quality of livestock production, and animal and food biosecurity.
- Demonstrate effective cognitive and technical skills needed to advance animal and food biosecurity, public health, livestock health and production, and veterinary laboratory support services.
- Demonstrate skills in using equipment, applying technologies and information systems that support and enhance animal and food biosecurity, public health, livestock health and production, and veterinary laboratory support services.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse range of animal related, food safety related and laboratory based settings.
- Demonstrate ability for life-long learning aimed to enhance skills as veterinary bioscientists.
- Demonstrate professional attributes relevant to their roles as a veterinary bioscientists in animal and food biosecurity, public health, livestock health and production, and veterinary laboratory support services or pursuit of other career opportunities in the UAE.
Higher Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Technology (NQF Level 6)
On successful completion of this program the graduate will be able to:
- Apply knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills in animal health sector.
- Practice skills learned to assist veterinary medical teams in public and private veterinary health services.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team in a diverse range of animal related, food safety related and laboratory based settings.
- Apply skills in using equipment, technologies and information systems that support veterinary laboratory diagnostic services.
- Demonstrate professional attributes relevant to their roles as veterinary technologists in veterinary laboratory support services or pursuit of other career opportunities.
Veterinary Science Bachelor
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 130 credits as follows:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Veterinary Science Core Courses | 81 | |
Practicum Courses | 16 | |
General Studies | 33 | |
Total Credit Hours | 130 |
Higher Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Technology
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all Year 1, 2 and 3 courses with a minimum of 99 credits including:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Veterinary Science Core Courses | 54 | |
Practicum Courses | 12 | |
General Studies | 33 | |
Total Credit Hours | 99 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Veterinary Science Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 81 | ||
VET 1103 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
VET 1203 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
VET 1223 | Animal Science and Husbandry | 3 |
VET 1313 | Physics for VET Sciences | 3 |
VET 1403 | Veterinary Terminology | 3 |
VET 1413 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
VET 2003 | Veterinary Pathology | 3 |
VET 2123 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
VET 2133 | Systemic Pathology | 3 |
VET 2213 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
VET 2323 | Biochemistry | 3 |
VET 2423 | Veterinary Microbiology | 3 |
VET 3003 | Veterinary Parasitology | 3 |
VET 3033 | Principles of Genetics and Animal Reproduction | 3 |
VET 3103 | Meat Inspection and Food Safety | 3 |
VET 3113 | Animal and Disease Prevention I | 3 |
VET 3143 | Veterinary Professional Practice | 3 |
VET 3423 | Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Tests | 3 |
VET 4003 | Pharmacology and Toxicology for Veterinary Science | 3 |
VET 4033 | Animal Disease and Prevention II | 3 |
VET 4113 | Infectious Diseases and Animal Quarantine | 3 |
VET 4123 | Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health | 3 |
VET 4133 | Wildlife and Aquaculture | 3 |
VET 4223 | Veterinary Legislations and Animal Welfare | 3 |
VET 4906 | Veterinary Capstone Project | 6 |
HSC 4003 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 |
Veterinary Science Practicum Courses | ||
Required Credits: 16 | ||
VET 1904 | Veterinary Preceptorship I | 4 |
VET 2904 | Veterinary Preceptorship II | 4 |
VET 3904 | Veterinary Preceptorship III | 4 |
VET 4904 | Veterinary Preceptorship IV | 4 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 33 | ||
English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
Required Credits: 12 | ||
Humanities or Art | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
Information Technology or Mathematics | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
The Natural Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 9 |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
VET 1103 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
VET 1123 | General Chemistry | 3 |
VET 1403 | Veterinary Terminology | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
AES 1013 | Arabic Communications I | 3 |
VET 1203 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
VET 1223 | Animal Science and Husbandry | 3 |
VET 1313 | Physics for VET Sciences | 3 |
VET 1413 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
VET 1904 | Veterinary Preceptorship I | 4 |
Credit Hours | 4 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
LSC 2103 | Academic Reading and Writing II | 3 |
LSM 1113 | Statistical Mathematics | 3 |
VET 2003 | Veterinary Pathology | 3 |
VET 2123 | Animal Nutrition and Feeding | 3 |
VET 2213 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
VET 2133 | Systemic Pathology | 3 |
VET 2323 | Biochemistry | 3 |
VET 2423 | Veterinary Microbiology | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
VET 2904 | Veterinary Preceptorship II | 4 |
Credit Hours | 4 | |
Year 3 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
AES 3003 | Professional Arabic | 3 |
BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
VET 3003 | Veterinary Parasitology | 3 |
VET 3033 | Principles of Genetics and Animal Reproduction | 3 |
VET 3423 | Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Tests | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
VET 3103 | Meat Inspection and Food Safety | 3 |
VET 3113 | Animal and Disease Prevention I | 3 |
VET 3143 | Veterinary Professional Practice | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Summer | ||
VET 3904 | Veterinary Preceptorship III | 4 |
Higher Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Technology exit | ||
Credit Hours | 4 | |
Year 4 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
HSC 4003 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 |
VET 4003 | Pharmacology and Toxicology for Veterinary Science | 3 |
VET 4033 | Animal Disease and Prevention II | 3 |
VET 4113 | Infectious Diseases and Animal Quarantine | 3 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Semester 2 | ||
VET 4123 | Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health | 3 |
VET 4133 | Wildlife and Aquaculture | 3 |
VET 4223 | Veterinary Legislations and Animal Welfare | 3 |
VET 4906 | Veterinary Capstone Project | 6 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
VET 4904 | Veterinary Preceptorship IV | 4 |
Credit Hours | 4 | |
Total Credit Hours | 130 |
Additional courses may be offered in each Summer Semester at the discretion of the Academic Faculty.