Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Ghana · College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Ghana you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme trains you to become a veterinarian, working to protect animal health and public health. Offered at the University of Ghana's College of Basic and Applied Sciences, it is a competitive programme for students from Agriculture, General Science, or Home Economics backgrounds.
What studying to be a vet is like
Programmes of this kind give you a deep understanding of animal biology and health. You learn how to diagnose and treat diseases, perform surgeries, prescribe medicines, and prevent outbreaks. The training also covers public health, food safety, and the link between animal and human health, so you are prepared to work in many settings beyond private clinics.
Getting a place at UG
This is a competitive programme, so you need strong WASSCE results to be considered. The University of Ghana's College of Basic and Applied Sciences accepts students from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds. If you have studied one of these, check your grades against the specific subject requirements to see whether you qualify.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Ghana publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Veterinary surgeon
- Public health veterinarian
- Livestock production advisor
- Wildlife veterinarian
- Veterinary researcher
- Food safety inspector