The Bachelor of Science in Animal Health & Veterinary Sciences (B.Sc. AHVS) prepares students to be professional practitioners, leaders, and scholars in the field of veterinary and animal health sciences. A comprehensive curriculum equips graduates with advanced scientific knowledge, analytical skills, and applied competencies to address complex challenges in animal health, welfare, and biosecurity across diverse settings. Students engage in laboratory work, in-depth coursework, and clinical placements that foster proficiency in supporting diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, and animal health management.
Learners benefit from exposure to research opportunities, policy discussions, and innovation initiatives that position them to shape the future of veterinary medicine and animal health systems. Integrated practicums throughout the program ensure that graduates are prepared to practice in specialized environments including diagnostic laboratories, zoological facilities, research institutions, and advanced veterinary practices. The program also provides a strong academic foundation for progression to postgraduate studies, including the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or advanced careers in education, research, and leadership.
Program Duration:
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Admission Requirements:
- High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum grade of 60%.
- The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
- Successful completion of the Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
- A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
- A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
- Successful completion of the Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
- Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement test rankings, and admission priority category.
2026-2027 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| BIOL1100 | General Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1101 | General Biology (Lab) | - | BIOL1100 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS1000 | Introduction to Veterinary Technology | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| HSVS1110 | Animal Production & Health Systems I | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | FMAT1000 OR AMPI Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 14 | 12 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| BIOL1230 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL1100 | BIOL1231 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1231 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology I (Lab) | BIOL1101 | BIOL1230 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSVS1200 | Animal Welfare & Ethics | HSVS1110 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS1210 | Animal Production & Health Systems II | HSVS1110 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSVS1220 | Laboratory Skills & Biosafety | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 12 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| BIOL1330 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1230 | BIOL1331 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1331 | Animal Anatomy & Physiology II (Lab) | BIOL1231 | BIOL1330 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| HSVS1320 | Animal Nutrition & Pharmacology | HSVS1200 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HSVS1350 | Work Term I | HSVS1200 & HSVS1210 | - | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 5 | 13 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 38 | 29 | 32 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| HSVS2010 | Animal Behavior & Handling Techniques | HSVS1200 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSVS2100 | Fundamentals of Disease in Animals | BIOL1330 & BIOL1331 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS2110 | Animal Pathology - Foundations of Necropsy Procedures | BIOL1330 & BIOL1331 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS2120 | Surgical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians | HSVS1200 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSVS2130 | Veterinary Emergencies & First Aid | HSVS1200 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| HSVS2140 | Exotic Animal Handling | HSVS1200 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 12 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HSVS2210 | Principles of Anesthesia | HSVS2120 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSVS2220 | Small & Large Animal Nursing | HSVS2120 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HSVS2230 | Animal Imaging | BIOL1330 & BIOL1331 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HSVS2240 | Animal Dentistry | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HSVS2250 | Work Term II | HSVS1350 & HSVS2120 | - | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 8 | 18 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| Semester 6 Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 30 | 20 | 29 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| BIOL3130 | Veterinary Immunology | BIOL1330 & BIOL1331 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS3110 | Practice Management | HSVS2350 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS3120 | Fundamentals of Toxicology | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| General Education Requirement: select 1 of 6 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2003 | Data Governance, AI & Society | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2004 | International Migration & Social Change | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 | 13 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSOH2050 | Epidemiology | MATH2002 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS3210 | Food Safety & Integrity | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| HSVS3250 | Work Term IV | HSVS2350 & HSVS3120 | - | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 14 | 9 | 18 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| HSVS3310 | Critical Thinking & Application | HSOH2050 | - | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| General Education Requirement: select 1 of 8 | ||||||
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1007 | Introduction to Arab Culture & Communication | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA2001 | Visual Literacy | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 5 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 34 | 27 | 22 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| BIOL4140 | Veterinary Genetics | BIOL1100 & BIOL1101 & Min 80 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG4101 | Leadership & Change Management for Health Professionals | Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS4110 | Biosecurity & Compliance in Animal Services | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSVS4120 | Advanced Animal Feed & Nutrition | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 12 | 12 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| HSVS4250 | Consolidation Work Term | HSVS3250 | - | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 20 | 12 | 40 | |||
| Program Total | 122 | 88 | 123 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health & Veterinary Sciences who wish to continue their studies will meet the pre-veterinary coursework requirements for admission into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Animal Health & Veterinary Sciences programs are applied degree programs with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A range of career opportunities in both the public and private sectors currently exist, including but not limited to:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician
- Surgical Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Nurse
- Animal Health & Welfare Officer
- Quality Control Manager - Production
- Food Safety Specialist
- Animal Care Specialist
- Research Assistant
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