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BVScAH Course, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

Overview

Nepalese people heavily rely on livestock and their supplies and in cities, there are pets in every common household. So Veterinarians play a key role in animal care by providing treatments like medications, and surgery for their health betterment. Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry is one major program in this field which gives knowledge of medicine and therapies to preserve animal health and rearing of infant animals from birth.

Overview

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry is an undergraduate program that provides education in clinical science, animal breeding, production, and management of live stocks and their supplies. The study of this program at Colleges equips students with the expertise to treat animals and care about their diets and other aspects they need. It also provides the ethical ability and a sense of responsibility towards the ways animals have to be given care and treatments against animal diseases and pest controls.

The degree offers students a deep understanding of animal biology, medicine, and ways to address the challenges in the veterinary and animal husbandry sector.

BVSc&AH Course in Nepal

Nepal has a long standing in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. Since those were the primary source of earning and livelihood for primitives and even exist till today the significance of studying Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course cannot be undermined in the context of Nepal. Even now, it gives employment in medical science fields and produces capable Veterinary Doctors and technicians who are needed to help animals survive and become the best companions for human beings.

Livestock not only offer diversified products like milk, eggs, meat, fodder, and fur but also are used as labor to carry goods, and people. The services provided to mankind by animals are pivotal and animal life sustenance becomes an integral part of this topic.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) produces such manpower as Doctors and Nurses who are able to treat injuries, illnesses, medicines, and preventions to animals and also aid in the protection of the environment.

In Nepal IAAS ( Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science) started studies of Veterinary (Animal Science) from 1993-94 (2050-051 B.S.). Their realizations were met with a successful batch of students who completed their formal education and entered the profession of Animal care like birth control, disease prevention, rescue and treatment, and rehabilitative medical practices in Nepal.

Currently, there are 3 universities that provide Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry studies in Nepal.

Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU)
Tribhuvan University (TU)
Purbanchal University (PU)

General Information

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) Course is a five-year, semester-based study program at the undergraduate level. It has 6 months of compulsory internship where students gain hands-on experience of their learned outcomes in real-life situations.

There are a total of 4 colleges as of 2023 affiliated with Nepalese universities that provide the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry program to students. The total seats available are 180. The average credit hour is ~200.

The table below showcases the comparison between different factors like the number of colleges and seats and credit hours with respect to the university.

Universities	No. of Seats	No. of Colleges	Credit Hours
AFU	50	1	201
TU	50	1	221
PU	80	2	Est. 220

Course Structure

A quick glance at the BVSc & AH course syllabus is enough to know that the subject matter covered throughout the undergraduate duration is vast and deep. From simple cattle farming techniques to advanced animal science students learn about different aspects required to become capable veterinary personnel.

Below are a few topics that the course covers:

Cattle Production
Physiological Chemistry
Parasitology
Different Animal related diseases
Meat Inspection and Abattoir Practices
Theriogenology

The course structure also allows students to gain experience through 6 months of compulsory internship, lab practice, research paper, and project work. The total cost of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Nepal is NPR 12 to 17 lakhs.

Objective of BVScAH

The major objectives of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course provided below: -

Gain expertise to work as a specialist in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
Upliftment of the livestock industry in Nepal and contribution to economic growth from this sector
To be able to study further and engage in research works as a part of the continuum to professional and personal development
Have a strong academic foundation, with communication, and problem-solving skills as a professional veterinarian for animal care and animal well-being in our society.

Eligibility for BVScAH

In Tribhuvan University: Should have completed Plus2 Science or ISc in Agriculture or Animal Science with English, Bio, Chemistry, and Physics as main subjects and should have 50 percent marks aggregate from a two-year program. Must pass the entrance exam conducted by Tribhuvan University on a merit basis.

In Purbanchal University: Should have completed Plus2 Science or ISc with 50 percent marks and also passed the entrance test on a merit basis conducted by Purbanchal University in Nepal.

In Agriculture Forestry University: Applicant should have passed Plus2 Science or ISc in Science, Agriculture, and Livestock with 50 percent aggregate and studied English, Chemistry, and Biology as full subjects of 100 marks each and Mathematics and Physics of 50 full marks for both.

Scope of BVScAH

The endowment from the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal husbandry from Universities in Nepal can open multiple career avenues and possibilities relatable to study and research in this field.

Let us take a quick glance at a few of the scopes below:-

This is for freshers with knowledge and degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. They will be diagnosing, treating, and providing medical care to different kinds of animals.

Veterinary Practice:

In this profession, the technicians will work to breed animals and produce offspring examine their health, and give treatments with different techniques. Production of meat, milk, eggs, and other different animal products is the responsibility of this job holder.

Animal Breeders:

The Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course holders can work for different organizations to conserve some of the endangered animals. They breed them and ensure their survival through different techniques.

Wildlife Conservation:

The undergraduates can work for the nutrition companies that produce balanced foods for different pets and cattle.

Animal Nutrition:

Various veterinary labs require BVSc & AH course holders for disease surveillance and animal health care.

Veterinary Labs:

We have government organizations in Nepal that look after animal welfare which includes wildlife conservation, animal husbandry and fisheries, animal rights and law, and livestock development Ministry in Nepal, and the graduates can fill up job positions in those bodies in Nepal.

Government:

Other areas for work with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree in Nepal are Research Scientist, Surgeon Doctor, and Livestock planner.

Admission Requirment for BVScAH

Some key details about the entrance examination:-

The type of questions asked is objective.
The full marks will be 120 and pass marks will be 60
Questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge,
The duration of exams will be 1.5 hours
Students must have an overall aggregate in the transcripts and must have C+ grades in Plus 2 to appear in this exam.

Documents required are for the admissions process:

Marksheet, character, and proof certificate of SEE/ SLC
Transcript, mark sheet and migration, and character certificate of 10+2 or any equivalent course
Copy of citizenship

Fee Structure

The fee structure of BVSc & AH programs in private Colleges and Institutions is relatively more than government Colleges and Institutions in Nepal. The fees are reasonable in Agriculture Forestry University and Tribhuvan University but costly in Purbanchal University from the table shown below of those respective universities offering this program in Nepal:

Universities	Estimated fee structure (In NPR)
Universities	Minimum	Maximum
AFU	4,00,000	5,00,000
TU	4,00,000	5,00,000
PU	10,00,000	15,00,000

Please be aware that the above-mentioned fees are simply an estimate and that the price of a Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH) course in Nepal can vary based on the college.

Scholarships

The Nepal government ensures students from diverse backgrounds are able to secure scholarships and inform of subsidies in the fees of Bachelor in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH). There are quotas and competitive exams that bring scholarships to outstanding performance by those students in these examinations to study Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. The toppers also receive scholarships from Universities and concerned Colleges as waivers in their tuition fees.

Type of Seats	Seat Number
Total Available	180
Total Scholarship	67
General	41
Reservation	26
Paying	113

The type of questions asked is objective.
The full marks will be 120 and pass marks will be 60
Questions will be based on Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, English, Mathematics, General Knowledge,
The duration of exams will be 1.5 hours
Students must have an overall aggregate in the transcripts and must have C+ grades in Plus 2 to appear in this exam.
- Marksheet, character, and proof certificate of SEE/ SLC
- Transcript, mark sheet and migration, and character certificate of 10+2 or any equivalent course
- Copy of citizenship