The Veterinary Medicine programme at Ankara University is a comprehensive professional degree designed to train skilled veterinarians capable of safeguarding animal and public health. The programme blends fundamental biomedical sciences with veterinary clinical practice, preventive medicine, and livestock & food-safety knowledge. Students receive solid theoretical training and practical experience in anatomy, physiology, pathology, animal husbandry, diagnostics, surgery, and animal-based food safety — preparing them to handle health, welfare and production issues in animals as well as zoonotic and food-related public health concerns. The program spans five academic years and aims to graduate competent veterinary doctors ready for diverse professional roles.
Located in Ankara — Turkey’s capital and a major center for veterinary education and research — the programme benefits from rich institutional heritage, extensive clinical and laboratory facilities, and strong academic staff. With emphasis on both animal health and public health, students not only develop clinical and diagnostic skills but also an understanding of broader veterinary responsibilities: from livestock production and food safety to wildlife, environment and companion-animal care. This makes the programme a robust choice for those wanting a career in veterinary medicine under modern and comprehensive training.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. / Veterinarian)
- Standard period of study: 5 years
- Location: Ankara, Türkiye
- Study Type: Undergraduate / Professional (full-time)
- Admission semester: Fall semester
- Area of study: Animal Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Animal Husbandry, Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Food Safety & Hygiene, Public Health, Diagnostics & Surgery, Veterinary Public Health & Food-Animal Production
- Admission modus: National university admission procedures (SAY-type)
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Year 1 – Foundations in Biomedical and Life Sciences
- General Chemistry & Biology
- Basic Physics & Mathematics
- Introduction to Veterinary Medicine: Animal Biology and Basics
- Medical Botany / Biostatistics / Basic Laboratory Skills
Year 2 – Core Biomedical and Preclinical Veterinary Sciences
- Animal Anatomy I & II
- Physiology & Histology
- Microbiology / Parasitology Basics
- Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry Fundamentals
Year 3 – Preclinical Veterinary Sciences & Diagnostics
- Pathology & Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Animal Nutrition & Livestock Management
- Introduction to Clinical Skills & Diagnostics
Year 4 – Clinical Veterinary Sciences & Animal Health
- Internal Medicine for Domestic Animals
- Surgery and Anaesthesia Basics
- Reproduction, Obstetrics and Animal Breeding
- Epidemiology, Animal Welfare and Public / Zoonotic Health
Year 5 – Advanced Clinical Practice, Food Safety & Graduation Preparation
- Clinical Rotations (Large & Small Animals, Poultry, Aquaculture etc.)
- Food Hygiene, Animal-Based Food Safety & Public Health
- Veterinary Public Health & Regulatory Affairs
- Final Internship / Clinical Practice & Graduation Thesis / Project
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme are qualified to work as licensed veterinarians in private or public practice, animal clinics and hospitals, livestock and poultry/animal production enterprises, food-safety and quality control labs, animal health and welfare institutions, public health agencies, research institutions, wildlife and environmental organizations, and in fields like animal nutrition, food hygiene, epidemiology, or academic research and higher education.
Why Choose This Program
Opting for Veterinary Medicine at Ankara University means enrolling in a program with a long tradition and robust infrastructure, combining animal health, food safety and public health training. The curriculum ensures a balance between rigorous scientific foundation and practical clinical / field experience, making graduates competent, versatile and socially responsible veterinarians.
With comprehensive training from molecular and animal biology to clinical practice and food-animal public health, the programme equips students for broad career paths — from companion-animal care to livestock management, from research to public health — offering flexibility and relevance in a rapidly evolving global context of animal and human health.
Contact Information
Ankara University – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Faculty Main Campus, 06110 Dışkapı/Altındağ, Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 203 30 00
Fax: +90 312 212 34 56
Email: vet@veterinary.ankara.edu.tr
Student Affairs – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Dışkapı/Altındağ, Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 203 30 00 (Ext. Student Affairs Desk)
Fax: +90 312 212 34 56
Email: ogrenciisleri@veterinary.ankara.edu.tr
International / Exchange Office – Ankara University
Tandoğan Campus, 06100 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 312 212 60 40
Fax: +90 312 213 67 47
Email: international@ankara.edu.tr
