Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics

About the Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics Degree Course

This degree course prepares students for the protection and promotion of animal health and promotes sustainable livestock development for the production of safe and profitable food and animal by-products while promoting environmental conservation and public health.

Our methodology emphasizes the use of real cases and situations, which will enhance your learning experience to a new level.

Faculty: Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Site: Central campus

Degree earned: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics

Perfil_MedicinaVeterinaria-1

Why choose us?

3 Professional Areas

  • Animal Health
  • Animal Production
  • Veterinary Public Health

Highest Paid Professionals

Our graduates are among the most sought-after professionals by companies in the sector (Source: ponteencarrera.pe).

Specialized Academic Centers

  • Teaching Veterinary Clinic
  • Diagnostic and Research Laboratories
  • Educational

Accreditation

Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics are internationally accredited by IAC-CINDA until May 31, 2027

Generic Competencies of Graduate

Graduates integrate different types of thinking (scientific, logical, critical, systemic, and innovative) for the solution of complex problems through the mastery of cognitive skills such as logical reasoning in challenging situations. They are prepared to address present and future challenges in the exercise of their profession and to tackle the transformation of the environment as committed citizens 

Graduates use verbal and non-verbal language to interact effectively in various inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual contexts. Also, they make conscious use of information and communication technologies. They join collaborative work teams to achieve common goals in multicultural, academic, and professional contexts. Moreover, they assume leadership roles with responsibility and respect for other people’s views.

Graduates act ethically and responsibly in different academic, professional practice, and research contexts. They carry out their work honestly, rigorously, and coherently in terms of their values: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Graduates creatively propose innovative solutions to solve a situation or problem; they demonstrate initiative and take action in improving their environments within the framework of values consistent with sustainable development: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Program Curriculum

SEMESTER
1

Curriculum: First year

  • Basic Calculation
  • Chemistry Elements
  • Fundamentals of Cell Biology
  • Strategies for autonomous learning
  • Communication and Writing I
  • Professional Development Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine

SEMESTER
2

Plan de estudios: Primer Año

  • Basic Physics I
  • Biology II
  • Social Sciences
  • Personal Development
  • Philosophy
  • Veterinary Practice I

SEMESTER
3

Curriculum: Second Year

  • Animal Structure and Function I
  • Animal Nutrition I
  • Biostatistics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Veterinary Public Health I

SEMESTER
4

Curriculum: Second Year

  • Animal Structure and Function II
  • Animal Nutrition II
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Genetic Improvement
  • Production Economics

SEMESTER
5

Curriculum: Third Year

  • Animal Feed Resources and Systems
  • Animal Pathophysiology I
  • Veterinary Epidemiology
  • Veterinary Pharmacology
  • Management and Administration

SEMESTER
6

Curriculum: Third Year

  • Financial Decisions and Risk Analysis
  • Animal Pathophysiology II
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Surgery
  • Industrialization of Food of Animal Origin
  • Veterinary Practice II

SEMESTER
7

Curriculum: Fourth Year

  • Companion Animal Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Conservation Medicine
  • Theriogenology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Research Methodology

SEMESTER
8

Curriculum: Fourth Year

  • Ruminant Production and Health
  • Poultry Production and Health
  • Hydrobiological Production and Health
  • Elective Course I
  • Elective Course II
  • Veterinary Practice III

SEMESTER
9

Curriculum: Fifth Year

  • Thesis Seminar
  • Business Development
  • Veterinary Public Health II
  • Food Safety
  • Elective Course III
  • Elective Course IV

SEMESTER
10

Curriculum: Fifth Year

  • Rotation I
  • Rotation II
  • Rotation III
  • Rotation IV
  • Rotation V

*Curriculum subject to modifications as part of the curriculum update process.

Work Opportunities

Veterinary clinics and hospitals

Diagnostic laboratories

Wildlife conservation and rescue projects

Food production and processing companies

Consultancy and technical assistance to production operations

Multinational and national companies commercializing veterinary products

Applied biotechnology research control

International Agreements

Latin America

Argentina

  • Universidad Juan Agustín Maza
  • Universidad Nacional del Centro de la la Provincia de Buenos Aires
  • Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Brazil

  • Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Universidad de São Paulo

Chile

  • Universidad de Concepción
  • Universidad Mayor de Chile

Colombia

  • Universidad Ces, Medellín
  • Universidad de Antoquía
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Mexico

  • Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

North America

USA

  • Iowa State University of Sciences and Technology
  • North Carolina State University
  • Smithsonian National Zoological Park
  • Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Our testimonials

Giovanna Anchorena

Graduate

EStudying at Cayetano was a positive experience. It gave me access to cutting-edge knowledge and the opportunity to do pre-professional internships abroad.

The research and the level of the professors make a big difference in its favor. I have a great feeling of gratitude towards Cayetano.

soy-img

Cayetano es más que Cayetano

Únete a Cayetano Heredia y fórmate como profesional en la mejor universidad del Perú.

Somos prestigio, somos excelencia, somos Cayetano.