Facilities
- teaching_hospital: Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, also a national referral facility.
Programs taught here
Veterinary medicine
Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc]
Bachelor of Veterinary ScienceBachelor’sVeterinary medicine
On campus6 years minimumEnglishOnderstepoort Campus
Tuition not published
Veterinary nursing
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing [BVetNurs]
Bachelor of Veterinary NursingBachelor’sVeterinary nursing
On campus3 years minimumEnglishOnderstepoort Campus
Tuition not published
Veterinary science and research
PhD (options in Anatomy and Physiology, Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Paraclinical Sciences, Production Animal Studies, Veterinary Tropical Diseases)
PhDPhDScience and research
On campusEnglishOnderstepoort Campus
Tuition not published
Master of Veterinary Medicine [MMedVet] (clinical specialty fields)
Master of Veterinary MedicineMaster’sScience and research
On campus3 years full-timeEnglishOnderstepoort Campus
Tuition not published
MSc in Veterinary Science
MSc in Veterinary Science (dissertation)Master’sScience and research
On campusminimum 1 yearEnglishOnderstepoort Campus
Tuition not published
Accreditation and recognition
Verified in official recordSouth African Veterinary Council (SAVC)Professional-body recognitionZA
Reference: SAVC prescribed qualifications page last updated 24 January 2022
Scope: BVSc offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort campus), listed as the prescribed qualification for veterinarians
Verified in official recordSouth African Veterinary Council (SAVC)Professional-body recognitionZA
Reference: SAVC prescribed qualifications page last updated 24 January 2022
Scope: BVetNurs offered by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort campus), listed as the prescribed qualification for veterinary nurses
Stated by the schoolRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)Professional-body recognitionUK
Scope: University statement that the BVSc is accredited with RCVS (UK); not confirmed on an RCVS record in this session
Stated by the schoolAustralasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)Professional-body recognitionAU
Scope: University statement that the BVSc is accredited with AVBC (Australia and New Zealand); not confirmed on an AVBC record in this session
Stated by the schoolVeterinary Council of Namibia (VCN)Professional-body recognitionNA
Scope: University statement that the BVSc is accredited with the VCN