Bachelors in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (BVSc&AH)

Agriculture and Forestry University
5 years
Rs. 495000
Updated December 19, 2025

University

Agriculture and Forestry University

Duration

5 years

Fee

Rs. 495000

Summary

BVSc&AH at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is a five-year, ten-semester program designed to produce skilled veterinarians and animal scientists with competence in clinical practice, animal production, public health, and research.

Description
The curriculum covers veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, parasitology, theriogenology, clinical medicine and surgery, animal nutrition, livestock production, aquaculture, epidemiology, preventive medicine, and veterinary public health. The program incorporates tracking programs, study circles, entrepreneurial training, and a six-month rotating internship to ensure professional competence, hands-on experience, and readiness for national licensure.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Semester-wise)

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCr. Hr.
1stVAN 101-102, VBC 101, LPM 101, ANU 101, EXT 101Gross Anatomy I & II, General Biochemistry, Ruminant Production, Fodder Production, Sociology & Extension10+8
2ndVAN 103, VPY 101, LPM 102-103, VBC 102, ANU 102, AST 302Veterinary Histology, Physiology I, Non-ruminant Production, Physiological Biochemistry, Animal Nutrition, Housing, Biostatistics12+8
3rdVAN 204, VPA 201, VPY 202, VPP 201, ANU 203, VMI 201, LPM 204, ANB 201, VPT 201Splanchnology, Parasitology I, Physiology II, General Pathology, Applied Animal Nutrition I, Microbiology I, Bee/Pet Management, Genetics, Pharmacology16+10
4thVPY 203, VPA 202, VPT 202, VMI 202, VPP 202, ANU 204-205, ANB 202, AQU 201Physiology III, Parasitology II, Neuropharmacology, Microbiology II, Systemic Pathology, Feed Evaluation & Applied Nutrition II, Animal Breeding, Aquaculture15+8
5thVPT 303, VPY 304, VPH 301, ANU 306, VMI 303, VPA 303, EXT 302, VPP 303, LPT 301Chemotherapy, Physiology IV, Environmental Hygiene, Human Nutrition, Microbiology III, Parasitology III, Extension Techniques, Special Pathology I, Abattoir Practices13+8
6thVBC 303, VPH 302, VPA 304, VMI 304, VPP 304, VOG 301, VMC 301, VCS 301, VPT 304Clinical Biochemistry, Veterinary Epidemiology, Protozoology, Microbiology IV, Special Pathology II, Theriogenology I, Internal Medicine I, Clinical Service I, Toxicology15+9
7thAEC 402, VOG 402, VSR 401-402, VMC 402-403, VCS 402, AQU 402, LPT 402, VPH 403Farm Management, Theriogenology II, Anaesthesiology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine II, Preventive Medicine I, Clinical Service II, Fish Diseases, Milk/Milk Product Tech, Food Safety16+11
8thLPT 403, VOG 403, VSR 403-404, VMC 404-405, VCS 403, VBC 404, AEC 401Meat Tech, Theriogenology III, Radiology, Regional Surgery I, Preventive Medicine II, Ethics, Clinical Service III, Molecular Biology, Agri Marketing13+8
9thVPH 504, ANB 503, VOG 504, VSR 505, VMC 506-507, EXT 503, LPM 505, VCS 505Zoonosis & Public Health, Livestock & Poultry Breeding, Theriogenology IV, Regional Surgery II, Animal Welfare, Wildlife/Pet/ Lab Animal Medicine, Social Mobilization, Wildlife Production, Veterinarian in Society12+9

 

 

Features

Features
Duration: 5 years, 10 semesters
Semester system with internal assessment (20%) and final exams (80%)
Minimum 70% attendance required
Grading scale 1–4 (A–D) based on marks obtained
Tracking programs, study circles, and entrepreneurial training mandatory
Six-month rotating internship required for degree and Veterinary Council registration
Total credit hours: 201

 

Admission Process

Admission process
Notice published in national newspapers and AFU website
Online application via AFU portal
Merit-based selection: 80% entrance exam, 10% 10+2 aggregate, 10% SLC/SEE marks
Minimum 50% required in entrance exam
Submission of original academic documents, citizenship, photographs, and quota certificates at registration

Eligibility
I.Sc. (Science) or 10+2 (Science) with English, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 50% aggregate
Nepalese citizen

Quota (Seats)
Total: 100
Martyr: 20, Provincial: 7, Female: 2, Dalit: 1, Indigenous/Janajati: 1, Madhesi: 1, Conflict-affected/Martyr family: 1, Disabled: 1, Full staff scholarship: 1, Staff retired/tuition waived: 1, Local quota UDF: 2, UDF: 12, FDF: 50

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
Registered veterinarian in government and private sectors
Clinical practice in companion and farm animals
Livestock production and management consultant
Public health and zoonosis control
Wildlife and exotic animal care
Veterinary research and teaching
Entrepreneurship in veterinary services and animal production