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| − | + | ==Introduction== <!----Write below this line---> | |
| − | + | The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is the only institution in the Slovak Republic offering higher education in the veterinary field. It has been providing the veterinary education in English for 15 years. Nowadays the University offers two English study programmes: 6-year degree programme for secondary-school graduates and 4-year degree post-BSc. programme for bachelors in agricultural, veterinary or biological sciences, both leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). | |
| − | The University | + | ==History== <!----Write below this line---> |
| + | The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice was established by an Act of the Slovak National Council No. 1/1950 of the Civil Code, originally as Veterinary College in Košice. | ||
| − | The | + | The name was changed to the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice by an Act of the Slovak National Council No. 137/1992 of the Code on amendment of the name of Veterinary College in Košice. The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice, as a public higher education institution, fulfils its mission in the system of higher education institutions in accordance with the Act No. 131/2002 of the Code on higher education and on the change and supplement to some acts. It is the only institution of its kind providing undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education in the Slovak Republic. |
| − | The | + | The main mission of the University of Veterinary Education in Košice is to provide higher undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education on the basis of creative scientific research in the field of veterinary science and pharmacy. |
| − | The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice | + | ==Education== <!----Write below this line---> |
| − | + | The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice provides education within the framework of the study programme General Veterinary Medicine in English language in two different courses, both leading to DVM: | |
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| − | + | 1. 6-year study.Applicants who graduated from general secondary school are admitted to the 1st year of this 6- year course on the basis of results of their respective entrance examination. They complete their study after successful passing of prescribed state exams and defense of diploma thesis in the 6th year of study, on the basis of which they are awarded the title DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine). | |
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| − | + | 2. Post-bachelor study.Admission to this form of study is subject to successful completion of the Ist level of higher education of relevant orientation, i.e. bachelor study, for example bachelor of veterinary science, bachelor of life sciences, on the basis of which the applicants are awarded the title bachelor by the university which provided the 3-4 year bachelor education. | |
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| + | The University is accredited both by EAEVE & RCVS | ||
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| + | University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice provides education of the third level in 16 accredited study programmes for full-time and external postgraduate students, with the standard length of study 4 and 5 years (8 and 10 semesters). | ||
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| + | During the study the profile of general veterinary medicine study branch graduate is aimed mostly at specific activities in the field of state administration, as a private veterinary doctor, in the field of laboratory practice, private sphere of agriculture, food industry, pharmacy, in education, scientific and research sphere and in environmental protection. | ||
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| + | The study priority is obtaining theoretical and practical knowledge of specific clinical subjects according to animal species and from the point of view of internal, infectious, invasive diseases and toxic and metabolic disorders and impairment of organism by radiation and other unfavorable effects of the environment. | ||
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| + | The graduate should have thorough knowledge about diseases common to both man and animals. This way they can contribute to protection of human health and lower incidence of zoonoses in human population. | ||
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| + | The study course includes also food hygiene subjects. It enables the graduate to perform the state inspection in food production hygiene and control the state border protection from veterinary and hygiene aspects. | ||
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| + | The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice has the following centres for the practical teaching: | ||
| + | - The Riding Club where equestrianism is taught. (Both theoretical and practical lessons). Practical exercises related to the training and diseases of horses take place in the riding area, which holds racing horses. Of particular interest are the vaulting and dressage groups. | ||
| + | - The Aqua-Terra Club is situated in a separate part of the residence halls. This club is for students interested in the rearing of reptiles and aquarium fish. It is attractive and often visited by junior-school students. | ||
| + | - The Cynological Club is divided into two parts: guardian dogs training (obedience training, tracking, defence) and hunting dogs training. Students can train their dogs in the cynological club area. The number of people activities is rising rapidly every year. | ||
| + | - The Flora Club members deal with plant growing. The club is situated at the residence halls. | ||
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| + | ==Research== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | Folia Veterinaria is journal published by the University of | ||
| + | Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, the Slovak Republic, and is | ||
| + | issued quarterly and distributed worldwide. Original research papers on | ||
| + | all aspects of veterinary science together with clinical case studies, notes | ||
| + | and short communications, review articles, and correspondence are | ||
| + | welcomed on the understanding that the manuscript, in part or in whole, | ||
| + | has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. | ||
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| + | ==Clinical== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | '''On campus referral clinics:''' | ||
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| + | Equine Clinic | ||
| + | Small Animal Clinic | ||
| + | Infectious Disease Clinic | ||
| + | Ruminants & Swine Clinic | ||
| + | Clinic birds, exotic animals and wildlife | ||
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| + | ==School name== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
| + | University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy | ||
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| + | ==Established== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | ==Location== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
| + | Košice, Slovakia | ||
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| + | ==Principal's name== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | Prof. Emil Pilipčinec MVDr.,PhD. | ||
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| + | ==Total number of Students== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | ==Number of Undergraduates== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | ==Number of Postgraduates== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
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| + | ==Website address== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
| + | http://www.uvm.sk/en | ||
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| + | ==Contact details== <!----Write below this line---> | ||
| + | The University of veterinary medicine and pharmacy in Košice | ||
| + | Komenského 73 | ||
| + | 041 81 Košice | ||
| + | Slovak republic | ||
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| + | www.uvm.sk/en | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 4 March 2011
- When you think you have added all the information you can, contact the WikiVet Team again and they will put this information into the template. At this stage they will put the pin on the map so others can see your school
If you would like to see an example of a completed Vet School page, have a look at the Royal Veterinary College's page for an idea of what you should write about.
Introduction
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is the only institution in the Slovak Republic offering higher education in the veterinary field. It has been providing the veterinary education in English for 15 years. Nowadays the University offers two English study programmes: 6-year degree programme for secondary-school graduates and 4-year degree post-BSc. programme for bachelors in agricultural, veterinary or biological sciences, both leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
History
The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice was established by an Act of the Slovak National Council No. 1/1950 of the Civil Code, originally as Veterinary College in Košice.
The name was changed to the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice by an Act of the Slovak National Council No. 137/1992 of the Code on amendment of the name of Veterinary College in Košice. The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice, as a public higher education institution, fulfils its mission in the system of higher education institutions in accordance with the Act No. 131/2002 of the Code on higher education and on the change and supplement to some acts. It is the only institution of its kind providing undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education in the Slovak Republic.
The main mission of the University of Veterinary Education in Košice is to provide higher undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education on the basis of creative scientific research in the field of veterinary science and pharmacy.
Education
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice provides education within the framework of the study programme General Veterinary Medicine in English language in two different courses, both leading to DVM:
1. 6-year study.Applicants who graduated from general secondary school are admitted to the 1st year of this 6- year course on the basis of results of their respective entrance examination. They complete their study after successful passing of prescribed state exams and defense of diploma thesis in the 6th year of study, on the basis of which they are awarded the title DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine).
2. Post-bachelor study.Admission to this form of study is subject to successful completion of the Ist level of higher education of relevant orientation, i.e. bachelor study, for example bachelor of veterinary science, bachelor of life sciences, on the basis of which the applicants are awarded the title bachelor by the university which provided the 3-4 year bachelor education.
The University is accredited both by EAEVE & RCVS
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice provides education of the third level in 16 accredited study programmes for full-time and external postgraduate students, with the standard length of study 4 and 5 years (8 and 10 semesters).
During the study the profile of general veterinary medicine study branch graduate is aimed mostly at specific activities in the field of state administration, as a private veterinary doctor, in the field of laboratory practice, private sphere of agriculture, food industry, pharmacy, in education, scientific and research sphere and in environmental protection.
The study priority is obtaining theoretical and practical knowledge of specific clinical subjects according to animal species and from the point of view of internal, infectious, invasive diseases and toxic and metabolic disorders and impairment of organism by radiation and other unfavorable effects of the environment.
The graduate should have thorough knowledge about diseases common to both man and animals. This way they can contribute to protection of human health and lower incidence of zoonoses in human population.
The study course includes also food hygiene subjects. It enables the graduate to perform the state inspection in food production hygiene and control the state border protection from veterinary and hygiene aspects.
The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice has the following centres for the practical teaching:
- The Riding Club where equestrianism is taught. (Both theoretical and practical lessons). Practical exercises related to the training and diseases of horses take place in the riding area, which holds racing horses. Of particular interest are the vaulting and dressage groups. - The Aqua-Terra Club is situated in a separate part of the residence halls. This club is for students interested in the rearing of reptiles and aquarium fish. It is attractive and often visited by junior-school students. - The Cynological Club is divided into two parts: guardian dogs training (obedience training, tracking, defence) and hunting dogs training. Students can train their dogs in the cynological club area. The number of people activities is rising rapidly every year. - The Flora Club members deal with plant growing. The club is situated at the residence halls.
Research
Folia Veterinaria is journal published by the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, the Slovak Republic, and is issued quarterly and distributed worldwide. Original research papers on all aspects of veterinary science together with clinical case studies, notes and short communications, review articles, and correspondence are welcomed on the understanding that the manuscript, in part or in whole, has not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
Clinical
On campus referral clinics:
Equine Clinic Small Animal Clinic Infectious Disease Clinic Ruminants & Swine Clinic Clinic birds, exotic animals and wildlife
School name
University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy
Established
Location
Košice, Slovakia
Principal's name
Prof. Emil Pilipčinec MVDr.,PhD.
Total number of Students
Number of Undergraduates
Number of Postgraduates
Website address
Contact details
The University of veterinary medicine and pharmacy in Košice Komenského 73 041 81 Košice Slovak republic
www.uvm.sk/en