Minor Basics Veterinary Medicine

Are you interested in animal health, animal welfare, public health and the environment? Would you like to become a veterinarian? And did you obtain or are you in process of finishing a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine at an EAEVE/AVMA/RCVS accredited programme? Then maybe the minor Basics in Veterinary Medicine (BVM) is for you.

This minor prepares you for a good start in the Master Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University, which trains you to become a veterinarian.

Basics in veterinary medicine minor

The Basics in Veterinary Medicine minor introduces you to the most relevant diseases in all relevant animal species: companion animals, horses and farm animals (ruminants, pigs and poultry). You learn what causes diseases, how certain disease symptoms arise, which diagnostic options are available and how to clinically examine and treat sick animals. You also learn how to ensure that a group of animals stays healthy, and how to prevent people from getting sick from eating animal products.

minor = a coherent package of (at least) four optional subjects dealing with a specific topic

Entry requirements EAEVE/AVMA/RCVS-accredited programmes

If you wish to apply for the Basic Veterinary Medicine Minor, you must meet the following entry requirements:

  • You are a student of veterinary medicine at an EAEVE/AVMA/RCVS-accredited programme and have obtained at least 90 credits within the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine at the time of application, or you have already obtained your degree.
  • In the case of a non-Dutch diploma, you must also meet the Dutch language requirements.

More information

More information about the structure of the minor, fee, application process and selection can be found at the page of the Minor Basics in Veterinary Medicine. 

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