Courses offered
The University offers four under graduate courses namely B.V.Sc. & A.H, B.F.Sc., B.Tech. (Food Processing Technology) and B.Tech.(Poultry Production Technology); post graduate courses namely M.V.Sc., in 20 Disciplines, M.F.Sc., in 8 Disciplines; and doctoral degree namely Ph.D., (Veterinary) in 19 Disciplines and Ph.D., (Fisheries) in 4 Disciplines. The University also offers various Postgraduate Diploma Courses and M.Phil. in Biotechnology.
Undergraduate Degree Programme
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) (5 Years)
- Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Technology (Food Processing Technology) B.Tech.(FPT) (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Technology (Poultry Production Technology) B.Tech.(PPT) (4 Years)
Postgraduate Degree Programme
- Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) (2 Years)
- Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) (2 Years)
Doctoral Degree Programme
- Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary and Animal Sciences) (3 Years)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Fisheries Sciences) (3 Years)
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
- PG Diploma in Business Management (Animal & Fisheries Sciences)
- PG Diploma in Bio-informatics
- PG Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis
- PG Diploma in Companion Animal Practice
- PG Diploma in Wild Animal Disease Management
M.Phil. Programme
- Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology
| Name of the Programme | Objective, duration and eligibility | Tentative date for calling for application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | The degree requires five years of full time study (nine semester). It includes course work in animal husbandry, para-clinical, applied veterinary science and animal husbandry economics and extension. In addition the students are exposed to field / laboratory work, small and large animal clinics besides an intensive internship programme for a period of six months to make the graduates moulded to face the challenges of animal and poultry diseases and management. |
These degrees are open to students pursuing Higher Secondary Course (10+2) with Biology or Botany and Zoology, Physics and Chemistry in academic stream (or) Dairy / Poultry /Fisheries in vocational stream. The minimum requirement of marks and reservations are as per the norms fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. During the last semester of education, students will have opportunities to undergo short-term academic training at foreign Universities / Institutions. |
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| B.F.Sc., | The degree requires four years of full time study. It includes course work in fisheries sciences, production, post harvest technology, packaging, and marine biology, value added products, economics and extension education. The course provides ample opportunity to work in field situation, which makes the graduates meet the emerging industrial needs in fisheries sector. |
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| B.Tech. (Food Processing Technology) |
The degree requires four years (8 Semesters) of full time study including compulsory inplant training for a duration of one semester. The course equips the students to meet the challenges faced by the Food Processing industry in coming decades, which are manifold. The theoretical understanding and practical training of the graduates are going to manage the increasing modernization of Food Products Processing Plants along with higher level of automation to perform new operations. The degree is given to students pursuing Higher Secondary qualifications (10+2) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The minimum requirement of marks and reservations are as per the norms fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. During the last semester of education, students will have opportunities to undergo short-term academic training at foreign Universities / Institutions. |
Second Week of May | |
| B.Tech. (Poultry Production Technology) |
The degree requires four years (8 Semesters) of full time study including compulsory inplant training for a duration of one semester. The course equips the students to meet the challenges faced by the Food Processing industry in coming decades, which are manifold. The theoretical understanding and practical training of the graduates are going to manage the increasing modernization of Food Products Processing Plants along with higher level of automation to perform new operations. The degree is given to students pursuing Higher Secondary qualifications (10+2) with Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The minimum requirement of marks and reservations are as per the norms fixed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. During the last semester of education, students will have opportunities to undergo short-term academic training at foreign Universities / Institutions. |
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| M.V.Sc. / M.F.Sc. |
These degrees require two years of full time study, which includes course work, research and thesis submission. Eligibility for admission is possession of Bachelor’s degree in the concerned field obtained from the recognized University. |
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| Ph.D. (in Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences) |
The degree normally requires three years of full time study, which includes course work, research and thesis submission and is our premier research degree. Eligibility for admission is possession of Master’s degree in the concerned field obtained from the recognized University. |
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| PG Diploma in Business Management (Animal & Fisheries Sciences) |
The duration of the course is one year comprising of two semesters. It is a part time programme, offered in evenings. The objectives of the course are to equip the graduates with the required conceptual and interpersonal skills and social purpose for managerial decision making and implementation, to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional areas of management, to develop a sound knowledge, to build up information system as a part of management and of their use in decision making and to develop a through understanding of the interrelationship between the functional areas of technology, business administration including financial management, human relation, marketing strategies etc., and external environment. Eligibility for admission is possession of UG degree in the disciplines of science or arts with an OGPA of 3.0/4.0 in Trimester system, 7.0/10.0 in semester system or 50% of marks in conventional system. For SC/ST candidates, a pass in the qualifying system is sufficient. |
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| PG Diploma in Bioinformatics |
The duration of course is one year comprising of two semesters. The aim of the course is to provide high quality postgraduate training in Bioinformatics, which meets the needs of fields of Biotechnology, Genetics, Pharmaceuticals, Biochemical and Dairy Industries for Research and Development. Eligibility for admission is possession of a UG degree such as B.V.Sc., B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.F.Sc., B.Sc.,(Agri.), B.Sc.,(Horti.), B.E., B.Tech., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., M.Sc., MCA or a postgraduate degree with Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Biotechnology / Biophysics / Botany / Zoology / Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Computer Science / Statistics of any recognized University. |
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| PG Diploma in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis | The duration of the course is one year comprising of two semesters. The objectives of the course are to enhance the technical skill of the graduates to work in the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to response in emergencies like animal disease outbreaks. Eligibility for admission is possession of a UG degree such as B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible to apply with an OGPA of 3.0/4.0 in trimester system or 7.0/10.0 in semester system or 50% in conventional system. |
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| PG Diploma in Companion Animal Practice | The duration of the course is one year comprising of two semesters. This diploma would encompass small animal medicine, surgery and reproduction with special emphasis on developing practical skills and would help to equip the veterinarian in managing surgical, medical and reproductive problems affecting small animals. The global scenario requires that a practicing veterinarian should possess sufficient knowledge in latest advancements in small animal surgery, medicine and reproduction comparable to international standards. Hence, a clinical training in advances in these fields has become the need of the hour. It is with these ideas the course is prepared. Eligibility for admission is possession of a UG degree such as B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible to apply with an OGPA of 3.0/4.0 in trimester system or 7.0/10.0 in semester system or 50% in conventional system |
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| PG Diploma in Wild Animal Disease Management |
The duration of the course is one year comprising of two semesters. Wildlife disease management is essential for taking effective control measures to protect wildlife and also to prevent transmission of diseases from wild animals to livestock and mankind. Keeping this in view a simplified, comprehensive diploma program of one year has been currently formulated by TANUVAS. Hence, undergoing this diploma course will be of great use for Veterinarians involved wildlife management and related field. Eligibility for admission is possession of a UG degree such as B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University or any other University recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible to apply with an OGPA of 3.0/4.0 in trimester system or 7.0/10.0 in semester system or 50% in conventional system. |
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| M.Phil. in Biotechnology |
The duration of course is one year comprising of two semesters. This course is designed to meet the requirements of students with scientific background who are specifically interested in the study of scientific developments in Biotechnology and the applications of this knowledge, skills and tools in the fields of molecular and biological sciences. This course will provide high quality postgraduate training in biotechnology, which meets the needs of pharmaceutical and biochemical industries for research and development. Eligibility for admission is possession of Master’s degree in the disciplines of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Gene Technology, Animal Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Genetics, Marine Biology and Fisheries Sciences (except Fisheries Economics and Fisheries Extension) from the recognized University or any other recognized as equivalent. |
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