Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Programme overview

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at KNUST covers animal health, production, disease surveillance and food safety, delivered full-time in Kumasi over 6 years (DVM).

College: College of Health Sciences | School: School of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 6 years (DVM) | Location: Kumasi, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, labs/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. Confirm the current course structure in the official requirements PDF before you apply.

Career pathways

Housemanship/clinical practice, Ghana Medical and Dental Council / Pharmacy Council / NMC registration, residency and specialist postgraduate training.

Visit the School of Veterinary Medicine page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. Apply via the School of Graduate Studies portal; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

Meeting the minimum (aggregate 24) does not guarantee admission, competitive clusters close at aggregate 6 to 12. Check the cut-off table for your programme before applying.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 3,900 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 regular freshmen academic fees (provisional), total fees column; excludes separate residential fees. Veterinary Medicine Source

International applicants: USD 6,288 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 international freshers undergraduate total (tuition + other + additional charges), provisional. Veterinary Medicine No separate African/non-African rate published. Source

Fees are published yearly by KNUST (regular vs fee-paying/parallel vs international) and vary by college, engineering, health and architecture attract higher practical levies. Buy the e-voucher (GH¢250 Ghanaian undergrad / GH¢350+ where advertised) via Ghana Post, *415*55# MoMo or card on the portal.

KNUST admission portal · KNUST fees pages.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 6 years (DVM).

WASSCE/SSSCE & international applicants, e-voucher sale typically April to July; apply as soon as results are ready.
Mature & top-up applicants, entrance exams/interviews typically July to August.

Confirm dates on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.

Buy the e-voucher (Ghana Post / *415*55# / card) and register on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.
Select Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM), upload results/transcripts and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting, entrance exams/interviews (mature/top-up/law/health where applicable) and offer letters.

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