The Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at the Hebrew University elected to follow the American system of Veterinary Education which involves a 3 year pre-veterinary program (B.Sc. degree in life sciences) followed by a 4 year veterinary program. A total programme of 7 years. The curriculum includes preclinical and clinical courses leading to a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree. The last year at the Koret School is a 12-months clinical year comprising rotations through the various departments in the hospital as well as external rotation. The School also offers one-year internship programs for new graduates, three-year residencies in various specialties, externship programs for foreign students, continuing educations programs for practicing veterinarians, special courses for new-immigrant veterinarians, and a veterinary nursing program. In addition, the school offers MSc and PhD programs as well as Post-doctoral training.