United Arab Emirates University

What you'll study

The programme combines foundational biomedical sciences with species‑focused clinical training and applied disciplines in animal production and public health. Study typically begins with core bioscience modules and practical laboratory skills, progresses to organ‑system based teaching and disease mechanisms, and culminates in clinical rotations and community‑oriented projects.

• Foundations: cell biology, biochemistry, anatomy and histology, physiology and parasitology.
• Disease and therapeutics: pathology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and toxicology.
• Clinical skills: clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, surgery, medicine and obstetrics across companion animals, production animals and equines.
• Population and public health: epidemiology, zoonoses, food safety, herd health and preventive medicine.
• Professional and business skills: veterinary ethics, practice management, communication and professional development.
• Practical training: wet‑labs, simulated clinical skills, externships and rotations in the university veterinary teaching hospital and partner clinics or farms.
• Research and capstone: a final year research project or clinical case study that develops analytical and scientific communication skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a high school diploma or equivalent with strong performance in biology and chemistry; mathematics and physics are advantageous. Selection typically considers overall academic achievement in science subjects and may include an entrance assessment, submission of transcripts, and an interview to assess motivation and suitability for clinical work.

• Strong secondary‑school credentials in biology and chemistry (or equivalent pre‑requisite courses).
• Competence in English, demonstrated through school instruction in English or an approved English proficiency test where required.
• Personal qualities suited to veterinary practice, including manual dexterity, resilience and good communication skills; referees or an interview may be used to assess these attributes.
• Specific university or college prerequisites and procedures should be checked with United Arab Emirates University prior to application.

Career prospects

Graduates can enter a broad range of roles across clinical practice, public health and animal production. Many go on to work as veterinarians in small‑animal and mixed practices, while others take roles in livestock health management, equine services, or in governmental veterinary services dealing with animal health, disease control and food safety.

• Clinical practice in companion animal, farm animal or equine medicine.
• Government roles in animal health regulation, disease surveillance and public‑health programmes.
• Careers in the livestock and aquaculture industries, including herd health, production medicine and biosecurity.
• Positions in diagnostics, pharmaceutical or feed companies and in food safety/inspection services.
• Research and academic careers, or further specialist training through postgraduate degrees and residency programmes.

Why study at United Arab Emirates University

United Arab Emirates University is the national university with regional reach and a focus on applied research and professional training. The veterinary programme benefits from clinical teaching facilities, links with government animal‑health bodies and industry partners, and faculty expertise in areas important to the region such as livestock production, zoonotic disease and desert animal health.

• Access to practical training through a university veterinary teaching hospital and external placements with local clinics and farms.
• Interdisciplinary research opportunities and collaborations that address regional animal‑health and food‑security challenges.
• Support services for students, including academic advising, clinical skills training and career guidance to prepare graduates for professional registration or further study.