Program Overview
The General Veterinary Medicine at University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the General Veterinary Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Slovakia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Ko\x9aice, Slovakia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Veterinary Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Within the theoretical and pre-clinical disciplines in the first years of study, the student becomes acquainted with biological rules in nature in relation to veterinary medicine and with the problems involving living matter in relation to ecosystem and mutual interaction. The study also deals with biochemical processes, physiology of organs and micro-organism and macro-organism systems in relation to various animal species.
- Students apply the basic knowledge within the subjects focused on health and hygiene problems of animal breeding. For medical purposes they use particularly the knowledge acquired in the field of anatomy, histology, nutrition and dietetics, physiology, pathological physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, laboratory and clinical diagnostics.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Full Secondary Education or Full Specialised Secondary Education qualification with minimum of 3 years duration\xc2\xa0
- Written entrance exam \xc2\x96 Biology and Chemistry (sat in May, July and August)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Kosice
Košice, Slovakia
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is a public single faculty university in Košice, Slovakia that provides undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education in...
University Profile- Start Date June 2025
- Language English
- Duration 72 months