Veterinary Science is the science of treating and curing the diverse types of diseases of birds and animals. The basic principles of this specialized branch of study are quite similar to that of human medical sciences.
The primary objective of both is the prevention and elimination of maladies and ultimately restoration of the biological organisms to perfect health.
Now, there is a growing demand for veterinarians in India. More and more students are taking this field by realizing its future prospects. People both in rural and urban area are keeping pets, both for livelihood and protection.
Veterinarians can choose to work in urban areas, where the work would mostly include the care and handling of domestic pets or with the government’s animal husbandry departments or in animal care centres.
Veterinary Science Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry course, a candidate should have passed the class 12th (+2) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Admission to most veterinary colleges is done on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the university concerned.
Those who want to pursue master degree in veterinary science or animal husbandry must have completed Bachelor’s degree in respective branch with good percentages of marks. The selection is made on the basis of entrance examination conducted by a particular institution or university.
Career Prospects
Several career options are open to graduates in veterinary science. With the tremendous developments in sciences and technology, more and more avenues are opening up at a rapid pace like never before.
