About the University
The University of Veterinary Science (Yezin) was founded in 1957 and initially offered the six-year BVSc program. The institution’s history includes an upgrade to IAHVS in 1964, relocation to Yezin in 1981, transfer under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in 1994, and a formal renaming to the University of Veterinary Science in 1999.
Why Choose UVS (Yezin)?
Clinical Training
UVS includes a Veterinary Teaching Hospital and livestock demonstration farms for hands-on learning.
Livestock Development Mission
UVS’s “About Us” highlights its role in developing the nation through livestock production and veterinary services.
Postgraduate Study
The university’s background history notes postgraduate programs (Master and PhD) started in 1992 and continue.
Many Specialized Departments
UVS reports a Rector’s Office plus many departments and units covering veterinary medicine, animal science, public health, aquaculture diseases, and more.
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Available Programs
Programs mentioned by UVS public information
Veterinary Medicine (BVSc / DVM pathway)
Professional veterinary programUVS started with a six-year BVSc program and later awarded degrees including DVM (reported by UVS background history).
Bachelor of Animal Science (BASc)
UndergraduateUVS reports awarding BASc degrees and includes Animal Science and related departments and farms.
Postgraduate Programs
MPhil / MVM / MVSc / PhD (reported)UVS’s background history lists postgraduate degrees such as MPhil, MVM, MVSc and PhD among degrees conferred.
UVS Research & Projects
Clinical, livestock, and public health activities (based on public info)
Veterinary Teaching Hospital (training + services)
UVS lists a Veterinary Teaching Hospital as one of its main units, supporting practical clinical training and veterinary service activities.
Livestock Demonstration Farms (hands-on learning)
UVS lists Livestock Demonstration Farms, supporting field practice and applied livestock production learning.
Postgraduate Research Programs
UVS background history states that postgraduate study programs (Master and PhD) started in 1992 and continue, supporting long-term research activity across veterinary and animal science fields.
Campus Life at UVS (Yezin)
A residential, practice-focused veterinary campus
Clinical Environment
Students learn using clinical facilities such as the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Farm & Field Practice
Demonstration farms support livestock training and applied learning.
Lab-Based Learning
Core biomedical and veterinary science departments support theory + lab work.
Official Contact
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Background History
Career Paths - UVS Graduates
Veterinary practice, livestock sector, public health, and research
Veterinarian (DVM/BVSc)
Clinical practice, animal hospitals, field services, and government veterinary roles.
Livestock & Animal Production
Farm management, breeding programs, nutrition, and livestock development projects.
Veterinary Public Health
Food safety, zoonotic disease control, epidemiology, and One Health-related work.
Researcher / Lecturer
Postgraduate research pathways (MPhil/MVSc/PhD) and academic careers.