Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics
Protects and supports animal health and development
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
Why choose us?
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
*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.