BP – College of Veterinary Medicine

Bologna Process

نظام مسار بولونيا

College of Veterinary Medicine

  • The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Mosul is a five‑year, full‑time undergraduate program comprising 300 ECTS credits, fully aligned with the Bologna Process and the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF).
  • The program provides students with comprehensive theoretical, laboratory, and clinical training across all major fields of veterinary medicine, including anatomy, histology, physiology, pathology, microbiology, parasitology, pharmacology, internal medicine, infectious diseases, surgery, reproduction, public health, and food hygiene.
  • Students receive workload training through lectures, laboratory work, clinical rotations, field visits, seminars, and project‑based learning. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for professional veterinary practice, livestock and pets health management, zoonotic disease control, and food safety. Graduates acquire the scientific, clinical, ethical, and communication competencies required to diagnose, treat, prevent, and manage animal diseases, safeguard public health, and contribute to sustainable livestock development.
  • For more information, visit Program catalogue and College of Veterinary Medicine’s Mission, Vision, and Goals.
  • To download a printable version of the Program Description, please click on this file: BVMS-Program Description

1. Teaching the students various medical sciences and veterinary surgery during five consecutive years.
2. Providing clinical services by faculty professors and with the participation of students in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases.
3. Providing advice to animal owners, livestock projects and poultry farming on the best ways to manage, develop and improve animal projects.
4. Maintaining human health by controlling common diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.
5. Holding continuing education courses in various specialties of veterinary medicine for veterinarians to increase and develop their scientific and clinical information to serve the community.
6. Conducting scientific research in various fields of veterinary medicine and working to solve the problems facing livestock in the country.
7. Developing and graduating a qualified scientific cadre for teaching and scientific research in various veterinary specialties.
8. Improving the environment by controlling environmental pollution, which reflects positively on human health.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates are awarded the: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

The program is classified at Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), or its equivalent, in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

Admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme is governed by the regulations and admission policies of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Applicants must meet the approved admission criteria for Veterinary Medicine and Surgery programme.

To award the B.Sc. degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, students must:

  1. Successfully complete 300 ECTS credits across 10 semesters.
  2. Complete all theoretical, laboratory, clinical, and field training components.
  3. Meet attendance requirements and pass formative and summative assessments.
  4. Complete the graduation research project required in Level 5.
  5. Comply with all academic regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and transfer of academic credits are considered only in cases of student transfer or course equivalency, in accordance with the
regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery are expected to achieve the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) / Graduate Outcomes (Gos) that describe the knowledge, skills, professional competencies, and ethical responsibilities required for effective veterinary practice upon graduation.

GO1 – Knowledge and Understanding
Graduates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of:
1. Fundamental sciences, including biology, anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and nutrition.
2. Fundamentals of pharmacology, toxicology, microbiology, parasitology, virology, pathology, and immunology.
3. Causes, mechanisms, and manifestations of animal diseases across species (ruminants, mono-gastric, poultry, fish).
4. Principles of veterinary public health, zoonotic diseases, and meat and milk hygiene.

GO2 – Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Skills
Graduates will be able to:
1. Perform complete physical examination of animals, including clinical evaluation of animal body systems.
2. Conduct diagnostic procedures such as necropsy, sample collection, laboratory testing, and interpretation of clinical and pathological findings.
3. Apply appropriate diagnostic imaging techniques.
4. Diagnose pregnancy and manage obstetrical and reproductive cases.

GO3 – Veterinary Surgical and Therapeutic Skills
Graduates will be able to:
1. Administer different types of medications and implement therapeutic plans for infectious, metabolic, nutritional, and systemic diseases.
2. Apply principles of asepsis, anesthesia, wound management, and postoperative care.
3. Perform general veterinary surgical procedures on small and large animals.
4. Manage emergency cases and provide urgent medical and surgical interventions.

GO4 – Application of Veterinary Knowledge in Animal Health and Production
Graduates will be able to:
1. Apply veterinary knowledge to improve livestock production, animal husbandry, poultry management, and farm biosecurity.
2. Provide scientific advice to livestock owners and poultry farms.
3. Implement disease prevention strategies and vaccination programs.
4. Contribute to food safety through inspection of meat, milk, and animal products.

GO5 – Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Graduates will:
1. Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in all veterinary activities.
2. Understand and apply national laws and regulations governing veterinary practice, animal welfare, food safety, and public health.
3. Communicate honestly and professionally with animal owners, colleagues, and authorities.

GO6 – Communication, Leadership, and Teamwork
Graduates will be able to:
1. Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including farmers, veterinarians, laboratory personnel, and public health authorities.
2. Work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams in veterinary hospitals, laboratories, and field settings.
3. Demonstrate leadership in managing clinical cases, supervising field activities, and coordinating veterinary interventions.

GO7 – Lifelong Learning, Research, and Professional Development
Graduates will:
1. Recognize the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
2. Acquire, evaluate, and apply new scientific information and technologies in veterinary medicine.
3. Conduct scientific research addressing animal health, livestock production, zoonotic diseases, and environmental health.
4. Contribute to community development through education, outreach, and veterinary public health initiatives.

The following table illustrates how the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery program’s Graduate Outcomes correspond to the key learning domains defined by the INQF, ensuring that graduates acquire the knowledge, skills, competencies, and professional values required for effective veterinary medicine and surgery practice and lifelong learning:

Learning Domain

Veterinary Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge & Understanding

Mastery of veterinary sciences, anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, internal medicine, surgery, and public health. (GO1)

Skills

Ability to diagnose, treat, perform surgery, conduct laboratory tests, and interpret clinical findings. (GO2, GO3)

Application

Apply veterinary knowledge to manage animal health, prevent diseases, ensure food safety, and protect public health. (GO4)

Values

Ethical practice, communication, teamwork, leadership, and commitment to lifelong learning. (GO5, GO6, GO7)

The Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are achieved through the integrated delivery of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery curriculum. The following matrix presents the alignment between the core courses and the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), demonstrating how each course contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies expected of graduates.

Core Course

GO1 GO2 GO3 GO4 GO5 GO6 GO7

General Biology

Skeleton Anatomy
Muscular Anatomy

Visceral Anatomy

Neural & Vascular Anatomy
Basic Histology

Systemic Histology & Embryology

General Physiology

Systemic Physiology

General Chemistry

Basic Biochemistry

Biochemistry

Animal Management

Animal Husbandry

Poultry Management

Animal Nutrition

Applied Statistics

General Microbiology

Veterinary Virology

Systematic Bacteriology & Mycology

Helminthology

Protozoa & Arthropods

Veterinary Immunology

General Pathology

Systemic Veterinary Pathology
Clinical Pathology

General Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology

Animal Physical Examination

Gastroenterology Medicine

Respiratory & Neural Medicine

Ruminant Infectious Diseases

Infectious Poultry Diseases

Non‑infectious Poultry Diseases

Monogastric Infectious Diseases

General Veterinary Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery & Diagnostic Imaging

Large Animal Surgery

Small Animal Surgery

Fertility & Genital Diseases

Veterinary Obstetrics

Reproductive Biotechnology & AI

Meat Hygiene

Milk Hygiene

Fish Diseases

Veterinary Ethics

Morbid Anatomy & Forensic Medicine

Basic Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Clinic

Primary Rotation Clinic

Specialized Rotation Clinic

Graduation Project

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery can work in:
1. Government veterinary hospitals and clinics.
2. Private veterinary clinics.
3. Livestock and poultry production projects.
4. Veterinary laboratories (diagnostic, microbiology, parasitology, pathology).
5. Meat hygiene and food safety inspection units.
6. Public health and zoonotic disease control programs.
7. Research centers and universities (after postgraduate studies).
8. Animal quarantine and border inspection authorities.
9. Pharmaceutical and vaccine companies.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery may pursue:
Postgraduate Studies: MSc and PhD in
1. Veterinary Physiology
2. Veterinary Biochemistry
3. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
4. Veterinary Anatomy
5. Veterinary Internal and Preventive Medicine
6. Veterinary Clinical Pathology
7. Veterinary Epidemiology
8. Veterinary Public Health
9. Veterinary Pathology
10. Poultry Diseases
11. Veterinary Surgery
12. Veterinary Obstetrics
13. Veterinary Microbiology
14. Veterinary Parasitology
Professional Development
1. Clinical specialization courses
2. Laboratory diagnostic training
3. Food hygiene and public health certification

The Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Program adopts the examination, assessment, and grading regulations approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul. Student performance is evaluated through a variety of continuous and summative evaluation methods, including:
• Continuous assessment (quizzes, assignments, and classroom activities).
• Midterm examinations.
• Final examinations.
• Laboratory reports and practical assessments.
• Summer training.
• Oral presentations and seminars.
• Graduation project assessment.
The minimum passing grade is 50%.

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, students must successfully fulfill all graduation requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) and the University of Mosul, including:
• Complete 300 ECTS across 10 semesters.
• Pass all modules.
• Complete the graduation research project.
• Fulfill clinical rotation requirements.

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery program is full‑time and student‑centered, integrating:
• Lectures
• Laboratory work
• Clinical rotations
• Field training
• Seminars
• Research project
• Veterinary hospital training

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery program. The role includes overseeing the implementation of the curriculum, monitoring the achievement of the Graduate Outcomes, coordinating academic activities among faculty members and students, supervising laboratory and field training activities, and ensuring alignment with the University of Mosul’s quality assurance policies, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) regulations, and program accreditation requirements. The Program Coordinator also supports curriculum review and enhancement to ensure that the program remains responsive to advances in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery as well as industry needs.
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