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Students opting to study veterinary medicine programmes in Bulgaria receive the highest level of global qualification standards. Overall students benefit from a curriculum structured into pre-clinical and clinical modules. Equally they are able to access practical training facilities, work experience, and internships in Bulgaria.

How Many Years do Students Study Veterinary Medicine in Bulgaria for

Veterinary Studies in Bulgaria typically last 5.5 years, with the academic career structured in the following way: 2 years of pre-clinical study, 3 years of clinical study, and 6 months of state clinical practice or internship. After the completion of the programme, graduates are awarded the title of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Courses in Bulgarian Medical Schools are offered in English or Bulgarian, depending on candidate preference.

What is the Veterinary Medicine Curriculum for Study in Bulgaria

I YEAR
No Subject ECTS Credits
1. Genetics and animal breeding 5
2. Zoology 3
3. Ecology 3
4. Chemistry 4
5. Cytology, histology and embryology 11
6. Anatomy 9
7. Latin 4
8. Bulgaria Language 5
9. Sports 4
10. Animal Production 6
11. Botany 2
12, Physics and biophysics 4
II YEAR
No Subject ECTS Credits
1. Nutrition and Agronomy 4
2. Anatomy 5
3. Zoohygiene, ethology and animal protection 6
4. Physiology 11
5. Biochemistry 10
6. Immunology 3
7. Biostatistics 2
8. Sports 4
9. Agroeconomics 2
10. Functional Pathology 5
11. Microbiology 5
12. Molecular Biology 3
III YEAR
No Subject ECTS Credits
1. General Pathology 4
2. Virology 4
3. Microbiology 4
4. Pharmacology and Pharmacy 10
5. Propaedeutics and clinical laboratory 9
6. Topographic anatomy 5
7. General Surgery 4
8. Reproduction of Animals 4
9. Pathological Anatomy 4
10. Dietetics 3
11. Summer Practice 7
IV YEAR
No Subject ECTS Credits
1. Operative Surgery 4
2. Epidemiology and preventive medicine 4
3. Pathological Anatomy 4
4. Parasitology 3
5. Pharmacotherapy 2
6. Obstetrics 4
7. Internal non-contagious diseases 9
8. Infectious diseases 5
9. Parasitic diseases 5
10. Radiology 4
11. Toxicology 4
12. Anesthesiology and emergency veterinary medicine 3
13. Summer Practice 8
V YEAR
No Subject ECTS Credits
1. Infectious diseases of farm animals 4
2. Parasitic diseases 4
3. Food Safety 7
4. Non contagious diseases of companion animals 7
5. Non contagious diseases of farm animals 7
6. Hygiene and Technology of meat and meat products 5
7. Mobile Clinics 6
8. Non contagious diseases of odd-hoofed animals 5
9. Forensic veterinary medicine and professional ethics 1
10. Veterinary medical legislation, state veterinary medicine and public health 4
11. Hygiene and Technology of milk and dairy products 5
12. Infectious diseases of companion animals 3
13. Herd diagnostics 1
VI YEAR (6 MONTHS)
No Subject ECTS Credits
Pre-diploma Clinical Clerkship
1. Training 20
State Exams
1. Food hygiene and inspection of the food stuff, infectious diseases and parasitology. 15
2. Internal non-contagious diseases, surgery, obstetrics, reproduction and reproductive disorders. 15

What are the Clinical Settings for Students that Study Veterinary Medicine in Bulgaria

Students develop clinical practice skills in professional settings following the pre-clinical modules required in the Bulgarian veterinary medicine curriculum. In detail, students complete clinical skill development in specific study facilities, animal hospitals and clinics, and in mobile clinical settings. Once students complete their veterinary medicine programme, they are prepared for a career in global veterinarian care.
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