Nord University is the only university in Norway to offer veterinary studies, started in Norway and completed abroad. During all six years of study you will join your classmates from Bodø.
NB: Although all courses are taught in English, you have to be eligible to apply through The Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service. Not for international applicants.
First year of study includes courses as chemistry and biophysics, ecology and biodiversity, aquaculture, zoofysiology, genetics and evolution and biochemistry and cell biology.
The third and last semester at Nord University consists of microbiology, histology and embryology and molecular cell biology.
It is necessary to pass all courses in order to continue the bachelor program at UVMP.
The fourth semester (at UVMP) includes microbiology II, biochemistry, physiology, latin terminology, veterinary ethics, animal husbandry, veterinary anatomy and histology.
The fifth semester include veterinary clinical sciences, animal nutrition, animal hygiene, introduction to veterinary epizootology, introduction to pharmacology, veterinary anatomy and histology.
The sixth and last semester of the bachelor degree include veterinary clinical sciences, preventive veterinary medicine, fish breeding, food safety, biomedical statistics and informatics and bachelor work.
More information in the information article found at the bottom of this site.
Students who complete their bachelor degree in Animal Science, are guaranteed transfer to further studies (3 more years, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) at the EU-accredited veterinary studies at UVMP. Students will obtain a veterinary degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) after completing these studies. UVMP is ranked as one of the top 12 veterinary universities in Europe, and is approved and accredited by The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). EAEVE evaluates all european veterinary educations, and the accreditation of UVMP is a quality stamp in Europe.
Upon successful completion of the programme Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science at UVMP in Kosice, Slovakia, you will receive a diploma, a transcript of records and a diploma supplement from the UVPM in Kosice. The diploma supplement is issued in English and meets European standards.