The veterinary education programme leads to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree and extends over five years. The Basic Veterinary Sciences programme spans three years and in the first semester of Year 1, medical, dental and veterinary students together analyze integrated system-based problems. During the Clinical Veterinary Sciences programme, students rotate through Clinical Clerkships for experiential training in all aspects of veterinary clinical medicine in the field, factory and at the Veterinary Hospital of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The UWI School of Veterinary Medicine is the only one in the English-speaking Caribbean offering a complete DVM programme at a single site. The School is equipped with modern teaching and research laboratories, which facilitate practical training, and research projects. Our Veterinary Hospital consists of small animal, farm animal and equine clinics as well as a number of diagnostic laboratories. Because of their expertise, veterinarians play critical roles in the health of animals, humans, food safety, and even the environment.
CSEC Minimum passes: 5
CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
CAPE Minimum passes: 3
CAPE Mandatory: Chemistry, Biology
Alternative Qualifications:
Zoology may be substituted for CAPE Biology.
Applicants without CAPE Physics; who hold CAPE equivalent qualifications; who hold Pre-Health certification; or transferring/holding degrees from other faculties, please see matriculation regulations set out in the latest version of the faculty’s Undergraduate Handbook: https://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive.
Career Opportunities: Private Practices; Zoos; Aquariums; Academia; Laboratories
Website: https://sta.uwi.edu/fms/vet/dvm.asp