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Veterinary degrees abroad
As a veterinary student, you’ll learn about the medical health and wellbeing of animals. The subject is incredibly broad and gives students an extensive insight into the diagnosis and prevention of animal diseases, injuries, and disorders.
Veterinary degrees are very hands-on and diverse, making them perfect for students that prefer to learn in different ways. Students will have countless opportunities to encounter and interact with a vast range of animals during their studies.
Studying for a veterinary degree can be very rewarding, especially if you’re passionate about animals. In addition to learning how to keep animals happy and healthy, you'll also learn practical skills to help and improve the lives of their owners and carers.


Veterinary program structure
Veterinary courses can be studied at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The duration of programs can vary largely depending on the country you study in and the university you choose to attend.
Generally, undergraduate veterinary courses usually take four years to complete. Veterinary master’s qualifications can be completed in one or two years. The duration of doctoral programs tends to be around three to five years.
Veterinary degrees are taught through a range of formats. Veterinary students can expect lectures, group projects, laboratory sessions, and practicals. Students may also have the opportunity to do a placement to help them gain experience in a real-world veterinary setting.
Course modules tend to differ between universities and countries, but students can typically expect to study topics like:
- Neurology
- Animal behavior
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Infectious diseases
- Animal husbandry and welfare
- Clinical pathology
- Breeding and fertility
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Veterinary study abroad programs
Veterinary undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in veterinary
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Natural Resource Ecology and Management - Pre Veterinary Medicine - BSc Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Pre - Veterinary - BA/BSc LeTourneau University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,630 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,630 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Pre - Veterinary Medicine - BA/BSc Drury University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,100 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,100 USD
- Start date
- August, December, January, June
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Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVetSc Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,309 USD
Fee in university's local currency 24,200 GBP
- Start date
- January, February
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Veterinary Medicine: Pre-Professional - BA/BSc University of Nebraska at Kearney, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,900 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,900 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in veterinary
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Veterinary Medicine - ASOT Lane Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March
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Veterinary Tech - AASc Portland Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,290 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,290 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
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Veterinary Technician - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
Diploma in veterinary
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Veterinary Technician - Dip Sheridan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,870 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,073 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in veterinary
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Veterinary Medical Receptionist - Cert Olds College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,684 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,552 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Veterinary Office Assistant - Cert Bow Valley College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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9,998 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,824 CAD
- Start date
- September, January
Veterinary graduate programs
Master's in veterinary
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Agriculture: Veterinary Hospital Management - MSc Murray State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,000 USD
- Start date
- January, April, August
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Veterinary Studies - MVetSt Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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30,628 USD
Fee in university's local currency 47,610 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Diploma in veterinary
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Veterinary Science: Veterinary Medicine - PGDip Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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30,628 USD
Fee in university's local currency 47,610 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Pathway in veterinary
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Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Glasgow, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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29,345 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,430 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Future veterinary careers
There are a number of careers available within the veterinary sector - from fast-paced clinical positions to laboratory-based research jobs. Many veterinary graduates go on to work in roles like:
- Veterinary surgeon
- Research scientist
- Animal physiotherapist
- Ecologist
- Zookeeper
- Animal nutritionist
You can significantly boost your employability, skills, and experience during your studies, especially if you know which veterinary career you’d like to pursue. To do this, look for placements, internships, work experience, and volunteering opportunities.
