Master of Veterinary Science is a Postgraduate Academic Master Degree.  The courses in the program are offers in Veterinary Science. M.V.Sc is a shortened form of Masters Degree in Veterinary Science. The period of this Veterinary Science Degree is 2 years.

The program curriculum of M.V.Sc. is a research oriented one. This Masters program includes more realistic training modules than B.VSc. This particular course is provided by many of the institutes across India. There are a number of Universities, which provides M.Sc degree programs in Animal Sciences.

Master of Veterinary Science Degree is for those who want to specialize in the area of veterinary science. One desires to have absolute interest for jobs that give them exposure to wildlife medicine and connected areas should also pursue this veterinary science degree. Those who are ready to face any unusual situations can pursue the course.

Advantages of Master of Veterinary Science

After finishing the program, the candidates can select research work either their own or in connection with the government like ICAR (Indian council for Agricultural Research). Master of Veterinary Science Degree will focus on superior research activities, mainly in the area of wildlife protection. Therefore, the candidates can expect any adventurous consequent of tours to forests and other habitats. However, a Master of Veterinary Science Degree is the lowest eligibility for obtaining employments in the research and teaching fields.

Eligibility

The basic qualification needed for the M.V.Sc program is a B.V.Sc & AHB from a reputed institute under Veterinary Council of India. The candidates have to score at least 55% marks in the intermediate course. Those who are waiting for the results of B.V.Sc exam can also apply.  In addition, the admission depends upon the marks get in PG Entrance Test. The age of the candidates should be above 21 years. Few institutes are demanding an upper age limit to 35 years.

Admission Procedure for M.V.Sc

The admission processes is carried out through the Entrance examination. The selection will be based on the score obtained in the Entrance exam. The application forms can be collected from the University campus. Another option is that the students can collect the form through online. By post, also the application forms are available.

M.V.Sc Entrance exams in India

• All India Common Entrance Examination
• All India Pre Veterinary Test
• College Of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry Entrance Exam
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute Entrance Exam
• JNU Combined Entrance Exam
• Kerala Agricultural University Entrance Exam
• Kerala Medical Entrance Test
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University

M.V.Sc Entrance Exam Pattern

The duration of the Entrance test is 3 hours. There are 200 multiple choice questions. Every question carries 0.5 marks. The course outline of the Entrance test takes from B.V.Sc. /B.F.Sc. The candidates can refer the textbooks and notes of the B.V.Sc course.

Reference Books for M.V.Sc Entrance Exam

The questions are taken from the B.V.Sc Course, so the candidates can refer the textbooks of the B.V.Sc program. B.V.Sc textbooks are the best available option for preparing for the exam.

Top 10 M.V.Sc Colleges in India

• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology
• Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Rajasthan
• Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra
• Assam Agricultural University
• G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttaranchal
• Faculty Of Veterinary Sciences, Kolkata
• Veterinary College, Karnataka
• College of Veterinary Sciences, Karnataka
• Kerala Agricultural University

Other Reputed Colleges/ Universities offering M.V.Sc program

• Ch. Sarwan Kumar H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
• Chandra Shekar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology
• Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur
• Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
• Marathwada Agricultural University, Maharashtra
• Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
• University of Agricultural Sciences, G.K.V.K., Bangalore

M.V.Sc course curriculum

The curriculum includes Physiology and Anatomy, Veterinary Pathology and Public Health and Veterinary Clinical Sciences. The Physiology and Anatomy includes the papers like Endocrinology, euro physiology and Neuroendocrinology, Reproductive Physiology, Digestive Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Perinatal Physiology, Sensory Physiology, Conservation Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology &Animal Welfare Science.

Veterinary Clinical Sciences encompasses of the papers such as Theriogenology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Radiology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Advanced Study of Animal Disease, Special Aspects of Animal Husbandry, and Animal Health exploration.

In addition, subjects like Applied Animal Health Management, Advanced Health and Management of an Animal Species, Normal and Abnormal, States of a Specific Body System, Advanced Veterinary Radiology, Advanced Veterinary Surgery, Advanced Veterinary Pharmacology and Applied Veterinary Surgery are also included.

Master of Veterinary Science Specializations

• Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Reproduction
• Livestock Production & Management
• Livestock Products Technology
• Masters in Wildlife Science
• Poultry Science
• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Animal Husbandry Extension
• Veterinary Biochemistry
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Veterinary Physiology
• Veterinary Public Health
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

M.V.Sc Course Evaluation

Usually examinations are held to find out whether candidates have necessary skill and evident concepts of fundamentals needed to his every day professional work. Equal weightage offered to both external and internal evaluation. No re-examination is carried out if the candidate abstain the University external examinations. The internal examination in theory includes two term test of 40 marks each and seminars or assignments carrying 20 marks.

M.V.Sc textbooks

• Animal Biology and Care by Sue Dallas
• Avian and Exotic Animal Hemotology and Cytology by T.W. Campbell and C.K. Elli
• Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology
• Grooming Manual for the Dog and Cat by Sue Dalla, Diana North and Joanne Angus
• Indian Journal of Pharmacology
• Laboratory Medicine: Avian and Exotic Petsby A. Fudge
• Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
• Toxicology International
• Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
• Veterinary and Human Toxicology

What to do after M.V.Sc

After completing the M.V.Sc. degree, one can choose higher studies in research, which can leads to even a Ph.D. Animal Reproduction, Nutrition, Livestock Production administration, Animal proliferation and Genetics, Poultry Science and surgical treatment, Anatomy, etc are the specializations. In Army force also job opportunities are available. Therefore, after the completion of course one can get a good job in many fields. Employment chances are available in both the public and private sector.

Job and Career options for M.V.Sc

The emergence of commercialization in veterinary industry global industries of food developed, pharmacy, investigation and vaccine production are offering many opportunities for the Veterinary professionals. There are career chances for the veterinary professional by starting National talent scholarship, internship payment at upper rate, pay package, junior and senior ICAR fellowships etc. Establishment of diary and poultry industries, milk and meat processing projects are carrying improved career chances. Chances for advanced education in abroad and demand for capable professionals in developed country is magnetizing Indian veterinarian.

Employment Areas

• Biological Products and Vaccine Product Plants
• Breeding Farms / Hatchery
• Corporate Bodies
• Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
• Diagnostic Laboratories - Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
• Disease Investigation Centre’s
• Drug Research Institutions
• Experimental & Germ Free Animal Facilities attached to Veterinary & Medical Institutions
• Experimental Animal Unit
• Fishery Department
• Marine Amusement Park
• National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries
• Natural History Museums
• Para Veterinary Staff Training Schools
• Shelter Houses
• Zoos

Job Types

• Animal Care and Service Workers
• Associate Scientific Manager
• Biological Scientists
• Lecturer
• Manager Animal Farm
• Partner, Assistant to a Practitioners
• Private Practice
• Self Employment - Entrepreneur in L.S. Farms, Poultry Farms
• Senior Medical Representative
• Veterinary Consultant
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
• Veterinarian / Veterinary Doctor
• Veterinary Researcher
• Veterinary Surgeon

Remuneration after M.V.Sc

After finishing the course, the aspirants will get good career opportunity in many fields inside the nation and also in foreign countries. In India, a veterinarian can get Rs. 25000 on monthly basis and this will improve with the gaining of experience and skills. M.V.Sc holders are also eligible to open their own clinics, which will fetch more money. They can go for further studies, which will help to get more earnings.