The Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine is the main programme offered by the school. The objective is to produce veterinarians who will be recognised internationally and who will be competent to engage in:
- The promotion of animal production development in Zambia and elsewhere through improved animal health control, surgical intervention, breeding and nutritional programmes
- The promotion of public health through the control of zoonotic diseases and other infections and intoxications transmissible to man through animal production
- Basic and applied research in the field of veterinary medicine and surgery
- Teaching and academic curriculum development in veterinary education
- Appropriate livestock and poultry production industries.
- Category A- Second Year Entrants
- Full Form V or Grade 12 Certificate with at least five credits or better and Diploma in agriculture with Animal Science major or related qualifications; with at least 2 years post graduate experience.
- Full Form V or Grade 12 certificate with at least five credits or better and a Bachelor of Science degree; with at least 2 years post graduate experience.
- An applicant without post graduation experience shall be admitted directly to the school if he/she obtained a Diploma with Merit, majoring in Animal Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or related qualification.
- “A” Level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Sciences and Management or Physics
- Category B- Third Year Entrants
- Full Secondary School Certificate with at least five credits or better and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree with credit, majoring in Animal Science.
Tuition Fees
| Year of Study | Amount | Period |
| 2nd Year | K28,980.00 | Per Year |
| 3rd Year | K26,345.00 | Per Year |
| 4th Year | K23,950.00 | Per Year |
| 5th Year | K21,774.00 | Per Year |
| 6th Year | K19,795.00 | Per Year |
| 7th Year | K17,995.00 | Per Year |
Foreign Students
| Year of Study | Amount | Period |
| All Years | K70,858.00 | Per Year |
Non Tuition Fees*
| Type of Fees | Amount | Period |
| Registration | K40.00 | Per Year |
| Examination | K50.00 | Per Course |
| Recreation | K150.00 | Per Year |
| Medical | K200.00 | Per Year |
| Caution Fee | K182.50 | Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable) |
| Internet Connectivity | K194.00 | Per Year |
| Graduation Fee | K100.00 | Per Year |
| Record Card Fee | K50.00 | Paid by 1st Years only once at entry |
| Maintenance and Rehabilitation | K165.00 | Per Year |
| Student Union Fee | K45.00 | Per Year |
| Academic Fee | K10.00 | Per Year |
| Library | K100.00 | Per Year |
*All Students (Except Distance Education Students)
Here is how to apply for the course.