Welcome to College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Iraq

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul
The College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1976. The programs of study in the college for five years lead to a bachelor degree in veterinary medicine and surgery (BVMS). The programs offer theoretical, practical and clinical experiences in different aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery. The graduated veterinarians are expected to serve the community with regards to animal health, welfare and production as well as issues of the environment and public health. Rich, varied and extensive livestock programs in Mosul and its surroundings and referrals from nearby areas provide a wealth of clinical material for professional education and research in veterinary medicine and surgery.

Mission of the College
The primary instructional mission of the college is the education of veterinary medical students in a variety of disciplines through the seven departments of the college. The clinical services of the college include diagnosis and management of patients diseases, advising livestock owners and farmers the best ways of managing livestock industry, raising animals and improving the quality of production and maintaining health of the animal and man. Continuing education programs further stress these points by offering short courses to graduated veterinarians.

The mission of graduate instruction involves a wide variety of disciplines in all the departments of the college.  The research and education of graduate students are closely related to the wide interests and mission of research of the faculty members of the college. The requirements of teaching and research led the college to develop a blend of basic science and clinically oriented faculty. Maintenance of high quality of teaching and research as well as diagnostic activities demand highest standards of training, laboratory experience and continuing education of the faculty. Basic and applied researches are important for the diagnosis and control of animal and human diseases especially from zoonotic diseases point of view.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to innovation and excellence in teaching and research, and offers diagnostic and therapeutic services to benefit animal health, welfare, productivity as well as human health by controlling zoonotic diseases. The college is committed to a clean environment and to be recognized for high standards of services and disseminate scientific knowledge in veterinary medicine, animal production, public health and zoonotic diseases. The college values professionalism, integrity, clinical skills, teaching skills, creativity and excellence in basic and applied research.
 
Last updated September 5, 2008