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Minimum requirements in STPM or Matriculation
– CGPA 3.0
Local education options for Degree in Veterinary Medicine:
Universiti Putra Malaysia
– Alternative entry pathway: Diploma in Animal Science & Production or Asasi Sains Pertanian ( foundation in agricultural science)
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
– Alternative entry pathway: foundation programme ( for bumiputera students only)
Foreign education options for a veterinary medicine degree:
HELP University American Degree Program:
– Health Science Program majoring in Veterinary Science – Complete degree in the US
or Canada
Indonesia:
– Bogor Agricultural
University, Jakarta – Universitas Gadjah Mada,
Yogyakarta – Universitas Airlangga,
Surabaya
Institutions that are recognised and accredited are listed under the Second Schedule of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974.
Upon graduation, graduates have to be registered with the Malaysian Veterinary Council and obtain a current Annual Practicing Certificate to practise eligibly.
“Malaysia has slightly more than 2,000 registered veterinarians in the country under the Malaysian Veterinary Council. Graduates will have no problem getting a job or opening up their own practice,” says Dr Chin.