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Peradeniya University - Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty

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The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of Peradeniya University is the only institution in Sri Lanka with a mandate to train veterinarians for our Motherland. Thus, the Faculty, although the smallest in the University, has a special role in serving the public of our country. This is achieved conducting a four year program of activities leading to the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), by the five departments of the Faculty.

The degree program offered by the Faculty consists of lectures, tutorials, laboratory, field and ambulatory practicals, in plant training and out reach programs and hence is comparable to similar courses in overseas universities.

Furthermore, the quality of the degree is strengthened by regular evaluations and revisions by experts and overseas collaborators to the Faculty.In the recent past, the Faculty initiated its postgraduate degree program and at present Masters degrees are offered in the speciality areas of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. These programs have further strengthened the overall academic and research performances of the Faculty. The Faculty is manned by well-qualified academic and support staff.

The laboratories, the clinics and ambulatory facilities can be considered excellent in term of a developing nation. Furthermore, research by the staff and students offer a stimulating atmosphere for academic and outreach activities and hence the Faculty can be provide of its services to the nation. Many academics of the Faculty are also involved in national and international projects and hence is a sound compliment to the calibre of the programs offered to the students and the nation.

The staff and students of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty are proud of its services to the nation and look proud to further developments to serve Sri Lanka and the region in term of Veterinary Education and outreach activities.