Introduction to the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

Veterinary Sciences are one of the most valuable branches of agricultural sciences, playing a broad and effective role at both national and international levels in reducing food insecurity, poverty, and disease. This field holds special importance in the economic development of countries through agriculture and livestock. Particularly in regions where livestock is the main source of income and a vital economic resource, veterinary science has critical significance. Based on this need, at the national level and especially for the southwestern region, the expansion of veterinary sciences was strongly required. As a national agricultural university, the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University was obliged to have extensive activities in veterinary sciences alongside agriculture and animal husbandry.

The Veterinary Medicine program is a professional course in which students gain full familiarity with the veterinary profession through theoretical knowledge, laboratory work, practical training, clinical practice, and fieldwork. Students apply their knowledge and skills in animal health, production, and public health protection. The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences was approved in 2019 (1398 in the solar calendar) within the framework of the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University, and in 2020 (1399 solar calendar) the first cohort of students was admitted through the national entrance exam (Kankor).

Departments of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences consists of five departments as follows:

In addition, there is a Department of Basic Sciences, which is responsible for teaching fundamental subjects and conducting related laboratory and practical activities across the university. The faculty offers a five-year academic program in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Higher Education and international criteria. The entire curriculum is based on 207 credits and 4,496 hours of theoretical and practical instruction.

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Message from the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

Organizational Structure of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences

Statistics of Students from the Establishment of the Faculty up to the Year 1404

Faculty Statute

The vision and mission of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences have been prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University and presented to the University Council for approval. It is evident that quality education plays a constructive role in providing capable human resources. Therefore, this faculty has a clear vision and mission: to present bachelor‑level graduates to society who will serve as sources of progress, prosperity, and well‑being for the nation.

Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Veterinary Medicine program should:

Have full familiarity with the procedures of diagnosing, treating, and preventing animal diseases.
Acquire knowledge in the management of animal health.
Possess comprehensive understanding of food hygiene and technology related to animal‑derived products.
Be familiar with the procedures of diagnosing, treating, and preventing zoonotic diseases.
Understand the fundamentals of scientific research in order to improve the management of animal diseases, zoonotic diseases, and the safe production of animal‑derived food products.
Gain appropriate knowledge in animal management and production.
Have full awareness of safeguarding public health and protecting the environment.

Vision

The Veterinary Medicine academic program aims to be positioned at a distinguished level nationally and internationally in the field of academically accredited scientific and practical education, guided by Islamic principles, rooted in religious authenticity, and aligned with contemporary relevance.

Mission

To provide high‑quality theoretical and practical education to veterinary students and professionals, with the purpose of ensuring health, production, animal welfare, and public health at both national and international levels.

Values

Educating the younger generation in the spirit of Islamic, cultural, ethical, and patriotic principles, so they may fulfill their responsibilities effectively in serving the people through transparent management and leadership.
Producing graduates who can immediately enter the veterinary profession.
Conducting preventive research prior to the occurrence of contagious diseases.
Promoting compassion toward animals and ensuring human health through diagnostic‑clinical services and public awareness programs.

The vision, mission, mandate, and educational objectives of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences were approved by the Faculty’s Strategic Planning Committee in Protocol No. (10) dated (12/10/1400).

The vision, mission, mandate, and educational objectives of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences were approved by the Faculty’s Executive Council in Protocol No. (10) dated (29/10/1400).

The vision, mission, mandate, and educational objectives of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences were approved by the University’s Academic Council in Protocol No. (5) dated (26/5/1401).

Respectfully,

Associate Professor Ahmadullah Zahir
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences