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City University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

City University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Tat Chee Avenue, Hong Kong

6 Years

English

Full time

30 Jun 2025

Jul 2025

HKD 350,000 / per year *

On-Campus

* for non-HK citizens | additional 10,000 HKD acceptance fee + 450 HKD application fee

Introduction

The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) programme aims to educate future leaders in veterinary medicine who are equipped to advance animal health and welfare. The bespoke curriculum incorporates the best aspects of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme at Cornell University, which is ranked 3rd in QS World University Rankings for Veterinary Science 2024. It features small group problem-based learning and comprehensive, evidence-based veterinary training at state-of-the-art teaching laboratories and clinical facilities. This programme ensures that students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful veterinarians anywhere in the world.

Highlighted Features

  • First and only professional veterinary medicine degree in Hong Kong with dual accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
  • Graduates can register to practice in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, or any other country recognising AVBC or RCVS accreditation, without further examinations
  • Four themes tailored to the local context: Animal Welfare, Aquatic Animal Health, Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Food Safety
  • Opportunities to gain hands-on experience at our world-class clinical facilities, including the CityUHK Veterinary Medical Centre, CityUHK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, and CityUHK Farm
  • Mentorship Scheme to provide academic guidance and personal support throughout six years of study

Global Exposure and Global Vision

The well-established partnership with Cornell University offers numerous opportunities to the students, such as:

  • Animal husbandry training at Cornell’s extensive large animal facilities
  • Guest lectures from internationally recognized experts
  • Exchange opportunities in the clinical years

Flagship Scholarship recipients will be eligible for an exchange placement at Cornell University, providing students with advanced training in research, leadership skills and clinical practice.

The BVM Programme has been internationally accredited by both the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Our BVM Programme is the only programme in Asia to be directly accredited by AVBC and RCVS.

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