CP: Overview
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The course, Veterinary Medicine, is regulated uniformly in the federal republic.
The aim of the course is to produce theoretically - and practically - trained veterinaries who are able, independently and responsibly, to practice their profession in accordance with §1 of the federal veterinary regulations (Bundes-Tierärzteordnung) and to constantly train further.
The course imparts basic veterinary, scientific, interdisciplinary and methodical knowledge, practical skills, an intellectual and ethical basis and a professional attitude dedicated to the well-being of man, environment and beast.
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Features of studying Veterinary Medicine in Giessen
JLU offers a comprehensive programme of courses of study which is not reduced to one specific area of veterinary medicine. Therefore, a degree opens up the possibility to work in all veterinary career fields. Moreover, a large number of optional subjects can be selected from a variety of competence areas (from beekeeping to physiotherapy), which enables an individual specialisation area.
Likewise, the university offers selectable courses on learning techniques and stress management. The teaching in the area of clinical- practical skills is supported by simulators in a Clinical Skills lab (partly in cooperation with the faculty of medicine).
Subject-specific prerequisites
The prerequisites for the successful study of veterinary medicine are a good knowledge of natural science in the areas of biology, chemistry and physics and a basic medical and scientific understanding. Knowledge of Latin is no longer required but is always helpful.
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Number of enrolled students
1210 students are enrolled in this degree course (as of winter semester 2016/17).