Ziauddin University

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a five-year, semester-based degree programme. Students of Ziauddin Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences have the advantage to be a part of an organisation with the setup for poultry birds, wildlife, small and large animals, and a pet care clinic. Clinical training provides a better chance of learning and practising 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 Education City campus of 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. 

Learning And Teaching Strategies

Both national and international qualified teaching faculty promote better understanding through Presentation/Assignment/Seminar/Practical Performance. 

Tutorials
  • Fully Equipped Labs
  • Farm Management
  • Clinical Practices (Supervised/Independent)
  • Clinical Training & Farm Management
Duration of Programme

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

05-Year Degree

Academic Calendar
SEMESTER-I (Spring)
SpringEventStartEndDuration

Admission

Commencement

August, 2023February , 2024 
Semester Start

Monday, February 19,

2024

Friday, June 14, 202417 weeks

Pre Midterm

Classes

Monday, February 19,

2024

Monday, April 12, 20248 weeks

Midterm

Exam

Monday, April 15,2024Monday, April 19, 20241 week

Post Midterm

Classes

Monday, April 22, 2024Friday, June 14, 20248 weeks

Termination of

Classes

Friday, June 14, 2024 

Preparation of

Examination

Monday, June 17, 2024Friday June 21, 20241 week
Final ExamMonday June 24, 2024Friday, July 05, 20242 weeks
End of SemesterFriday, July 05, 2024 
Semester Break Monday, July 08, 2024Friday, July 12, 20241 week

 

SEMESTER-II (Fall)
Fall

Admission

Commencement

N/A  
Semester StartMonday, July 15, 2024

Friday, November

08, 2024

17 weeks

Pre Midterm

Classes

Monday, July 15, 2024Friday, September 06, 20248 weeks

Mid Term

Exam

Monday, September

09, 2024

Friday, September 13, 20241 week

Post Midterm

Classes

Monday,

September 16, 2024

Friday, November

08, 2024

8 weeks

Termination of

Classes

Friday, November

08, 2024

 

Preparation of

Examination

Monday, November

11, 2024

Friday, November

15, 2024

1 week
Final Exams

Monday, November

18, 2024

Friday, November

29, 2024

2 weeks
End of SemesterFriday, November 29, 2024 

Semester

Break

 

Monday, December 02,

2024

Friday, December 06, 20241 week

 

SEMESTER (Winter)
Winter

Admission

Commencement

N/A  
Semester Start

Monday December 09,

2024

Friday, January 31, 20258 weeks

Pre Midterm

Classes

Monday December 09,

2024

Friday, December 27,

2023

3 weeks

Mid Term

Exam

Monday, December 30,

2024

Friday, January 03, 20251 week

Post Midterm

Classes

Monday, January 06,

2025

Friday, January 24, 20253 weeks

Termination of

Classes

Friday, January 24, 2025 
Final ExamsMonday, January 27, 2025Friday, January 31, 20251 week
End of SemesterFriday, January 31, 2024 

Semester

Break

 

Monday, February 03,

2025

Monday, February 14,

2025

2 weeks
Contact Information

Address

New Campus Education City, Kathore, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Contact Information

021-35862937-9 (2701)

0349-2566059

  • HSC/FSC (Pre-Medical) held by a recognised Board of Intermediate Education in Pakistan or O/A Level (subject to equivalency) for the Doctor of Veterinary Programme.
  • Applications from overseas candidates are also invited.
  • Students awaiting results of Board of Intermediate O/A-level Examinations are also eligible to apply. However, they have to submit the relevant documents within 90 days.
  • For LAD/AIT programmes candidates having FSC (Pre-Medical) are eligible.

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the application according to instructions given with the application form.

Applications are invited for Education City.

Documents To Be Submitted

(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

  • Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
  • Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level (IBCC Equivalence) Certificate
  • Attested copy of SSC / ‘O’ Level Mark Sheet
  • Attested copy of HSC / ‘A’ Level Mark Sheet
  • Attested copy of NIC or ‘B’ Form of Applicant
  • Attested copy of NIC of 2 references
  • Attested copy of NIC of Parents/Guardian
  • HSC II Admit Card in case the result is not announced
  • Applicant’s one (1) passport-size photograph 
Student Selection

Final selection of students is decided on the basis of their performance in the following:

  • Secondary School Certificate
  • Higher Secondary Certificate
  • Ziauddin University Test
  • Interview
Aptitude Test

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:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • General Knowledge
  • English

The level of questions in sections of Biology, Physics and Chemistry correspond to that expected at the end of Intermediate Examination or equivalent qualifications. 

Interview

Applicants are interviewed to assess their suitability to complete their respective courses and pursue a career in veterinary sciences.

Notification Of Admission

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 cancelled. 

Duration
ProgramLocationDuration
DVMEducation City5 Years
  1. Teaching in Higher Education Institutions.
  2. Research organisations in veterinary and public health.
  3. Private Practices (pets/animal health clinics)
  4. Private Business (dairy farm, poultry farm, goat/sheep farm and fish farm)
  5. Government/Private Jobs
  6. Livestock/poultry disease diagnostic laboratories
  7. Consultancy

Graduates of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programme will develop a strong foundation in animal health, disease prevention, and veterinary diagnostics. They will gain hands-on experience in poultry, wildlife, small and large animals, and pet care through clinical training. Equipped with expertise in farm management, laboratory diagnostics, and animal welfare, they will be prepared for independent and supervised clinical practice. Students will also develop skills in research, disease control, and veterinary public health, enabling them to contribute to academia, industry, and government sectors while addressing global challenges in animal healthcare and food security. 

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Description Frequency Fee/Cr. Hr # of Cr. Hr Total Fee
Admission  Fee One Time N/A 25,000
Security Deposit One Time N/A 25,000
Tuition Fee (Per credit hour) Per Semester/Per Credit Hour 10,000 21 210000
Examination Fee (Per credit hour) Per Semester/Per Credit Hour 340 21 7140
Student Fund Per Semester N/A 5000
Total Fees 272,140