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MSU (MANAGEMENT & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY) • MALAYSIA

DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

MAIN CAMPUS • Intakes: February, July, September • MALAYSIA

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Tuition

RM 630,000

Duration

5 Years

Intake

Intakes: February, July, September

Faculty

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY (SOV)

Scholarship

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Course Overview

About the Course

The School of Veterinary Medicine (SOV) at Management and Science University (MSU) is the first veterinary school in a private university accredited by Malaysian Veterinary Council (MVC) and Malaysian Quality Assurance (MQA).Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at SOV addresses the rising demand for veterinary professionals through forward thinking approach for animal health, public health and food security. The curriculum is rooted in clinical training, one health principle and field base learning. Student is equipped with knowledge and skill to thrive in diverse veterinary careers. Students gain real world experience through strong industry partnerships, hands on clinical exposure and global academic linkages. The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at MSU is a 5 years professional program structured into 3 phases of preclinical, paraclinical and clinical years. The first 2 years of preclinical courses includes introduction courses of animal production and health, veterinary anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, animal welfare and livestock industry training. The para clinical courses of veterinary pathology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and laboratory industry training start as early as the 2nd year but mainly in the 3rd year. The clinical courses of veterinary surgery, veterinary medicine, veterinary diseases, clinical pratice and clinical industry training start as early as the 3rd year into 4th and final years. The final year of 2 semester is focus only in veterinary clinical practice of rotation in the various unit of veterinary teaching hospital.

 

 

Duration
5 Years (10 Semester)

Credit Hours
200

 

Courses Offered

  • Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
  • Introduction to Animal Science
  • Ruminant Husbandry and Health Management
  • Non Ruminant Husbandry and Health Management
  • Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Veterinary Anatomy
  • Veterinary Nutrition
  • Veterinary Physiology
  • Companion Animal Management
  • Ethology and Animal Welfare
  • Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology
  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Veterinary Virology
  • Veterinary Immunology
  • Management of Food Animal
  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Veterinary Clinical Pathology
  • Veterinary Clinical Skills
  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Rural Economics
  • Veterinary Business Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
  • Veterinary Public Health
  • One Health
  • Veterinary Clinical Medicine
  • Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis
  • Biostatistics and Research Methods
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Avian Medicine
  • Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
  • Research Project
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
  • Swine Medicine
  • Feline and Canine Medicine
  • Equine Medicine
  • Ruminant Medicine
  • Theriogenology
  • Animal Dentistry
  • Veterinary Clinical Practice

 

 

Career Prospects

Veterinary practitioners

Zoologists

Diagnostic laboratory veterinarians

Livestock health specialists

Aquaculture health specialists

Wildlife veterinarians

Exotic animal veterinarians

Public health officers

Government officers

Researchers

Academicians

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

SIJIL TINGGI PERSEKOLAHAN MALAYSIA (STPM) / MATRICULATION / ASASIA LEVEL (and equivalent)DIPLOMA
Minimum CGPA 3.0Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 3.0Minimum CGPA 3.5

Minimum following Grade B subjects:

  • Biology
  • Physics or Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Minimum following Grade B subjects:

  • Biology
  • Physics or Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Minimum Grade B in the following (or equivalent):

Diploma in a suitable field (e.g., Diploma in Animal Husbandry and Health) recognised by the Malaysian government, Malaysian Qualifications Agency and recommended by MSU Senate.

CGPA and relevant work experience (for applicants whose diploma CGPA is below 3.5):

Work Experience (Years)Minimum CGPA
3–43.0
5–92.7
>102.5

Minimum Grade B at SPM level (or equivalent) for:

  • English
  • Mathematics

Minimum Grade B at O level (or equivalent) for:

  • English
  • Mathematics

And minimum Grade B for any three (3) other subjects.

Minimum Grade B at SPM level (or equivalent) for:

  • English
  • Mathematics

Proof of English proficiency

Malaysian student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test.

International student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent). TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) are acceptable equivalents.

Proof of English proficiency

Malaysian student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent).

International student: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent).

Proof of English proficiency

Malaysian student: MUET (min. Band 3) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent).

International student: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) or MSU English Proficiency Test (or equivalent).

All applicants: Pass Veterinary Entrance Test (VET) interview

Notes: Content was arranged into a comparison table. Adjust wording or numeric thresholds as required by official MSU admissions policy.

 

 

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS)

All international students who plan to study full-time in Malaysia are required to obtain a Student Pass (Student Visa) before starting their studies.

• You must receive an official Offer Letter from the university before applying for a student pass

• The university will submit your Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) on your behalf

• A Visa Approval Letter (VAL / eVAL) is required before travelling to Malaysia

• Studying on a tourist or social visit visa is not permitted

• Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from your intended intake date

• Visa processing time depends on EMGS and Malaysian Immigration approval

• After arriving in Malaysia, all students must complete a medical check-up at an EMGS-registered clinic

• Your Student Pass will be issued only after medical clearance and document verification

• Continuing students must renew their Student Pass before it expires

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION

The following documents are commonly required for all international students:

• Valid passport (clear scanned copy of all pages, including blank pages)

• Passport-size photograph with a white background

• Official Offer Letter from the university

• Academic certificates and transcripts related to your programme

• English language proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent), if required

• Proof of acceptance or tuition fee payment (if requested by the university)

• Student Pass / Visa processing fee as determined by EMGS

• Completed EMGS Health Declaration Form (if applicable)

Please note: All documents not originally in English must be submitted together with certified English translations.

 

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

Some students may be asked to provide extra documents depending on their situation:

• Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for students transferring from another institution in Malaysia)

• School Leaving Certificate (for foundation or diploma applicants)

• Sponsorship or Scholarship Letter (if your studies are funded)

• Proof of financial support to cover tuition fees and living expenses

• Statutory Declaration (if there are name differences across documents)

• Resume or Character Reference Letter (commonly required for applicants above 23 years old)

• Police Clearance Certificate (if requested by EMGS or embassy authorities)

• Copy of previous Malaysian visa or Resident Pass (if applicable)

 

AFTER ARRIVING IN MALAYSIA

Once you arrive in Malaysia, you will need to:

• Complete a medical examination at an EMGS-approved clinic

• Submit your passport for Student Pass endorsement

• Receive a temporary Special Pass (if applicable) while your Student Pass is being processed

• Collect your Student Pass and complete university registration

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• Student Pass requirements are set by Malaysian Immigration and EMGS and may vary by nationality
• The university’s International Office will guide you through each step of the process
• Students are strongly advised to prepare documents at least 2–3 months before intake
• Requirements may change, so always follow the latest instructions provided by the university

Course Fee For International Students

Yearly Tuition fees International
Year Fee
1st Year RM 126,000
2nd Year RM 126,000
3rd Year RM 126,000
4th Year RM 126,000
5th Year RM 126,000
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Other fees will be shared during advising.
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