School: School of Health Sciences

VETERINARY MEDICINE

Academic year

2025-2026
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Studies of animal structure, functions, nutrition, welfare, disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment, food safety control.
DEGREE PROGRAMME
  • Duration – 6 years
  • Degree – Master of Veterinary Sciences
  • Qualification – Veterinary Doctor
The program is accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). Widely recognized diploma. 

Career Prospects

The programme Veterinary Medicine aims at educating highly skilled veterinary surgeons capable of working in the private and state network of veterinary services.
  1. Veterinary Doctor.
  2. Establishment of private veterinary clinics, employment at zoos, pharmaceutical companies, animal identification, animal disease control and other fields.
  3. Animal welfare inspector.
  4. Employment in the State Food and Veterinary Service system.
  5. Inspector at the state border points, etc.
  6. Food safety control of food and raw material companies.

Modules

  • Years 1 – 2: Anatomy histology and Embryology, Physiology and Functions of Animals as well as the Fundamentals of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare, Cell Biology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Biophysics, etc.
  • Years 3 – 4: Propaedeutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy, Veterinary Pathology Toxicology Parasitology, Immunology and Epidemiology, Professional Communication, etc.
  • Years 5 – 6: Diagnostic Imaging, Large and Small Animals Veterinary Surgery and Internal Diseases, Veterinary Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Andrology, Forensic Veterinary Medicine, Food Hygiene, Practical Skills, Clinical Practice, etc.
COMPETENCES:
  • Treat animals and prevent diseases.
  • Determine the effects of drugs on animals and animal origin raw materials.
  • Perform monitoring and control of animal health, welfare, infectious diseases and zoonoses, etc.
  • Evaluate the safety and quality of food products and raw materials in the food chain.
  • Control the safe export and import of food products.

Assessment Method

Use a competency-based assessment strategy to evaluate students through mid-term tests and exams. It includes diagnostic assessments to gauge initial knowledge, formative assessments for practical skills, and summative assessments, which make up at least 50% of the final exam grade. This approach ensures alignment with learning outcomes and student competencies.

How to apply

All applicants must apply at apply.lsmuni.lt and upload copies of all required documents

Application deadline

Date  
1 November Opening the online application period. All applicants must apply at apply.lsmuni.lt and upload copies of all required documents
8 November Review of the applications begins
13 January The period of Entrance tests and motivational interviews starts
6 July Application deadline.
The online application system will be closed on 6 July 00:00
17 July Deadline to sit entrance test

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
International students could be admitted into the English programme of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and pass the entrance test. Good knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English is required.
Additional entry requirements
  • Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate approved by the governmental authorities in English or an authorized translation into English
  • Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school verifying successful completion of Biology and Chemistry. For Health Psychology study programme – Mathematics and Biology
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID
  • One passport-type photograph (3×4 cm)
  • Application fee 150 EUR (non-refundable)

English language requirements

  • Certificate proving the knowledge of English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; PTE Academic – minimum score of between 55 – 67, Duolingo  – minimum score 95,  or other academic certificate confirming the knowledge of English language at minimum B1 level (CEFR) or similar

Fees and funding

Application Fees
Tuition fee (I-III study year)
  • €8,457
Tuition fee (IV-VI study year)
  • €9,887

Additional Fee information

Application fee: 150€ non-refundable

Provider information

Main Contact

A. Mickeviciaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas

Contact Person: UAGC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: sofokleous.n@uagc.eu