Bachelor of Veterinary Science or BVSc course deals with the health and well-being of animals. Veterinary doctors or veterinarians is what the BVSc graduates are called. These veterinary doctors medicate diseased animals and help them recover. They also perform operations if the animal is injured or hurt. Bachelor of veterinary science subjects deals with the treatment of a range of different animals from domestic pets to farmyard animals and forest animals and combines an array of subjects like anatomy and animal behaviour.
The course duration is 5½ years with the courses dividing into 10 semesters. This course includes a mandatory internship which usually spans for 6 months. Candidates seeking admission to BVSc course are required to meet certain eligibility criteria. This course is also referred to as BVSc & AH i.e., Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry.
Some top BVSc colleges in India which offers the course are:
BVSc Course Details
| Degree | Bachelors |
| Full Form | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Duration | Course Duration of Bachelor of Veterinary Science [B.V.Sc] is 5.5 Years. |
| Age | minimum age is 17 years |
| Minimum Percentage | 50% |
| Subjects Required | Subjects corresponding to graduation |
| Average Fees Incurred | The average BVSc course fee ranges from INR 10,000 to 1 Lakh per annum. |
| Similar Options of Study | M.V.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), B.F.Sc, M.F.Sc etc. |
| Average Salary Offered | The average BVSc course salary is INR 5.04 Lakh per annum |
| Employment Roles | Veterinarian, Surgeon, Researcher, Research Fellow, Veterinary Consultant, Veterinary Professor etc. |
| Placement Opportunities | Government and Private Veterinary Hospitals, Veterinary Clinics, Rural Veterinary Hospitals etc. |
