M.V.Sc - Veterinary Science

Overview:

Masters of Veterinary Science, known as MVSc in short, is a 2- year-long postgraduate level master degree course in veterinary science. It has been designed to have a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, surgery and treatment of animals from different diseases.

To be eligible for this course, students should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry or in Veterinary Science with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.This course covers almost all the important topics related to veterinary sciences including Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Haematology, immunohistology, among others.

The highest annual salary for these professionals is around INR 8 lakhs, whereas an average annual salary is expected to be around INR 3 lakhs. A student who has completed an MVSc has career opportunities in both Public and Private sector where they can work in sectors like the Animal Research and Development, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Diseases Investigation Centre, Fishery Department etc.

Some Highlights of M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

Top Colleges Offering M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
  
• Indian Institute of Veterinary Research Bareilly
  
• Maharashtra Animal and Fisheries University
  
• Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University
  
• West Bengal University Of Animal And Fishery Sciences
  
• Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  
• BIRSA Agricultural University
  
• Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
  

Why M.V.Sc Veterinary Science?

• The field of veterinary science is one that is highly competitive and requires a high level of skills. Having a veterinary science degree shows that you are a highly-skilled candidate.
  
• A Master’s degree in Veterinary Science is equivalent to a medical degree as you would cover the same range of topics, with the only difference, is who will be the focus of the topics.
  
• It is an ideal job for people who love animals.
  
• Since the job opportunities are tailor-made, the salary packages offered are decent. People are needed for research work and treatment of animals and for connected matters.
  
• In the future, you could also take a PhD.in Veterinary Science and become a professor also.
  

Admission Procedure For M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

• Most of the colleges have an online application system when once the link is opened you can apply through the prescribed link.
  
• Most of the colleges also take in candidates who have a good score in ICAR AIEEA-PG exam so apply for the same also.
  
• In the cases of merit-based admission, the colleges will release cutoff marks which will be the minimum marks required for admission.
  
• In the case of admission through entrance exams, the candidates are shortlisted on the basis of scores in the entrance exam.
  
• Some colleges also consider both entrance exam scores and scores in the qualifying exam for shortlisting the candidates.
  

Eligibility For M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

To get admission to the Master of Veterinary Sciences, students are required to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria. However, the MVSc course eligibility criteria may vary from one university to another. The common eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

• Candidates must hold a degree in BVSc and AHB from a university recognised by the Veterinary Council of India.
  
• They must have secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks or 6.0 CGPA (5.5 for SC/ST candidates) in graduation.
  
• For SC/ST category students, there is a 5 per cent relaxation in the minimum passing marks. This percentage requirement may differ for each institute.
•  Some institutes have an age limit of 20-22 years whereas some other institutes have set the upper age limit as 35 years.
  

Career Opportunities For M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

Students who have completed Masters in Veterinary Science will get jobs in Colleges, as well as in both Public and Private sectors. They can work in the Animal Research and Development, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Diseases Investigation Centre, Fishery Department, Marine Amusement Park, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, etc.  Also, they can work as Veterinarians by working under someone or setting up their own practice.

Jobs opportunities after M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

• Veterinary Doctor
  
• Veterinary Surgeon
  
• Associate Scientist
  
• Veterinary Research
  
• Veterinary Consultant
  
• Veterinary Technician
  
• Pharmacy Researcher or Scientist
  
• Biological Scientist
  
• Professor
  
• Lecturer
  

Areas of Recruitment M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

• Animal Research and Development
  
• Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
  
• Diseases Investigation Centre
  
• Fishery Department
  

Syllabus For M.V.Sc Veterinary Science:

Semester I

Veterinary Anatomy: comparative osteology and arthrology
Physiology of digestion
Haematology
Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics
Veterinary Pharmacology and Taxicology
Veterinary Parasitology
Veterinary Microbiology

Semester II

Veterinary Anatomy: comparative splanchnology
Clinical physiology
Advances in immunophysiology
Livestock Production and Management
Animal Genetics and Breeding
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Semester III

Animal Nutrition
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Radiology
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

Semester IV

Veterinary dissertation
Clinical research
Internships
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