Veterinary Medicine (Staatsexamen) at Freie Universität Berlin

Veterinary Medicine is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Veterinary Medicine and leading to the Staatsexamen (state examination). It has a standard duration of 5 years and 6 months inclusive compulsory internship and examinations, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semester. Veterinarians prevent, relieve and cure animal diseases, contribute to maintaining productive animal stocks and protect people from dangers caused by animal diseases and by food and products of animal origin.

Faculty: Department of Veterinary Medicine  |  Department: Department of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: 5 years and 6 months inclusive compulsory internship and examinations  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Details of the veterinary studies are set out in the licensing ordinance for veterinarians (TAppV), the relevant study regulations and the explanations of the practical placements.

Career pathways

Besides work in small and large animal practices and in research and teaching, veterinarians can work in public veterinary services such as food inspection.

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