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Veterinärmedizin (Veterinary Medicine), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Leipzig is one of five veterinary training sites in Germany, training scientifically and practically capable veterinarians for independent practice and further training.

Faculty: Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät  |  Duration: 11 semesters (5.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

The study is governed by the Approbation regulations for veterinarians (TAppV), covering basic veterinary, scientific, interdisciplinary and methodological knowledge and practical skills.

Career pathways

Wide range of fields: large and small animal practice, public veterinary services, industry and the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). No special language requirements for applicants with a German school qualification; German proficiency rules apply otherwise (see §13 of the enrolment regulations). Nationally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: mid-April – 31.05. for earlier school-leaving cohorts; mid-April – 15.07. for current school-leavers; portal: DoSV (Hochschulstart).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 11 semesters (5.5 years)

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