Students of Ziauddin Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences have the advantage to be a part of an organization with the setup for poultry birds, wildlife, small and large animals, and pet care clinic. Clinical training provides a better chance of learning and practicing the skills in the field, hence, preparing future veterinarians to play an important role in improving healthcare quality in society. Students of 3rd, 4th & 5th professionals will complete their clinical training at the link road campus of Dr. Ziauddin University. In addition, Ziauddin Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences has close collaborations with other major Veterinary Sciences institutions like the Sindh Institute of animal health and local dairy, meat, poultry, fisheries, and wildlife farms in the Karachi area.
Both national and international qualified teaching faculty promote better understanding through
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Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application according to instructions given with the application form.
Applications are invited for, Link Road.
(The final allocation based on the location will be at the discretion of Ziauddin University depending upon the number of applications.) Documents to Be Submitted
Final selection of students is decided on the basis of their performance in the following:
The university conducts an Aptitude Test for all eligible candidates. The test consists of Multiple-Choice questions of various types. The test comprises four to five sections designed to assess each applicant’s performance in the areas of:
The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of Intermediate Examination or equivalent qualifications.
Applicants are interviewed to assess their suitability to complete their respective courses and pursue a career in veterinary sciences.
University will inform successful applicants and a deadline will be given for the confirmation of admission. Offers not accepted by the given deadline will be canceled.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | 05-Year Degree |
DVM 1st Year (Batch-I) | Â | Â | Â | Â | |
SEMESTER-I (Spring) | |||||
Semester | Event | Start | End | Duration | |
Spring | Admission Commencement | Thursday, October, 2022 | Thursday, January, 2023 | Â | |
Spring | Semester Start | Monday, February 06, 2023 | Friday, June 02, 2023 | 17Â weeks | |
Spring | Pre Midterm Classes | Monday, February 06, 2023 | Monday, March 31, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
Spring | Mid Term | Monday, April 03,2023 | Monday,  April 07, 2023 | 1 week | |
Exam | |||||
Spring | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, April 10, 2023 | Friday, June 02, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
Spring | Termination of Classes | Friday, June 02, 2023 | Â | ||
Spring | Â Preparation week | Monday, June 05, 2023 | Friday June 09, 2023 | 1 week | |
Spring | Final Exam | Monday June 12, 2023 | Friday, June 23, 2023 | 2 weeks | |
Spring | End of Semester | Friday, June 23, |  | ||
2023 | |||||
Break | Â | Monday, June 23, 2023Â | Â Friday, July 07, 2023 | 2 weeks | |
SEMESTER-II (Fall) | |||||
Fall | Admission Commencement | N/A | Â | Â | |
Fall | Semester Start | Monday, July 10, 2023 | Friday, November | 17 weeks | |
03, 2023 | |||||
Fall | Pre Midterm Classes | Monday, July 10, 2023 | Friday, September 01, 2023 | 8 weeks | |
Fall | Mid Term | Monday, September 04, 2023 | Friday, September 08, 2023 | 1 week | |
Exam | |||||
Fall | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, | Friday, November | 6 weeks | |
September 11, 2023 | 03, 2023 | ||||
Fall | Termination of Classes | Friday, November | Â | ||
03, 2023 | |||||
Fall | Preparation week | Monday, November | Friday, November | 1 week | |
06, 2023 | 10, 2023 | ||||
 | Final Exams | Monday, | Friday, November | 2 weeks | |
November |  25, 2023 | ||||
13, 2023 | Â | ||||
Fall | End of Semester | Friday, November | Â | ||
 25, 2023 | |||||
Break |  | Monday,  November 28, 2023 | Monday, December 08, 2023 | 2 weeks | |
SEMESTER (Winter) | |||||
Winter | Admission Commencement | N/A | Â | Â | |
Winter | Semester Start | Monday December 11, 2023 | Friday, January | 6 weeks | |
19, 2024 | |||||
Winter | Pre Midterm Classes | Monday December 11, 2023 | Friday, December 22, 2023 | 2 weeks | |
Winter | Mid Term | Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | Friday, December 29, 2023 | 1 week | |
Exam | |||||
Winter | Post Midterm Classes | Monday, | Friday, January 19, 2024 | 3 weeks | |
January 01, 2024 | |||||
Winter | Termination of Classes | Friday, January 19, 2024 |  | ||
Winter | Final Exams | Monday, | Friday, February 02, 2024 | 2 weeks | |
January 22, 2024 | |||||
Winter | End of Semester | Friday, February 02,  |  | ||
2024 |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 5 years Graduate Program
Tuition Fee | 175,000 |
Admission Fee | 25,000 |
Application Fee | 5,000 |
Examination Fee | 6,000 |
Security Deposit | 25,000 |
Student Fund | 5,000 |
Total | 241,000 |