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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Namibia · Windhoek (Main Campus)
About this programme
A six-year professional degree producing veterinary surgeons qualified to practise in Namibia. Curriculum covers animal anatomy, physiology, parasitology, surgery, and large-animal practice (livestock + wildlife) — particularly relevant to Namibia's livestock, conservancy, and commercial farming sectors. Clinical rotations are at the Neudamm Campus veterinary clinic.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 35 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BVetMed |
| Institution | University of Namibia |
| Faculty / school | Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine → School of Veterinary Medicine |
| Duration | 6 years |
| Location | Neudamm Campus (clinical years), Windhoek Main Campus (pre-clinical) |
| Minimum points | 35 |
| Accreditation | NCHE Accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | NSFAF Government Funding Available (100% subsidy for NQF 5-8 programmes; subject to means-test thresholds and faculty quota) |
Careers this programme leads to
Veterinary Surgeon (Mixed Practice) Large Animal / Livestock Veterinarian Wildlife Veterinarian Government Veterinarian (Ministry of Agriculture) Veterinary Public Health Officer Veterinary Researcher Conservation Veterinarian Small Animal Practitioner Veterinary Epidemiologist Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales
Source
Published by https://www.unam.edu.na/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Prospectus-School-of-Veterinary-Medicine.pdf.
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