BVSc Full Form (Bachelor of Veterinary Science)

Ans. The difference is only in the name of these two courses.The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) and the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) are equivalent degrees and graduates from both programmes can practise Animal Diagnosis as a Veterinarian or Veterinary Doctor. The term BVSc is practised in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India, while the term BVMS is common in the UK and other countries having an educational framework similar to the UK.

Ans. The degree course Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) fall under the medical field category and so the graduates of BVSc are certified to practise as Veterinary Doctors.

Ans. The course BVSc is more of a medical background than BVSc - AH, as the main emphasis is laid on the study of animal diseases and their treatment/ surgery. This course makes one ready to work for study of animal diseases in higher studies and practise treatment of animals/ pets.

On the other hand, BVSc- AH is quite on the job oriented side combining the study of both Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. Here, one is introduced to the techniques used in Animal rearing/ breeding and Dairy farming technology, all of which are not taught in BVSc course. BVSc- AH has greater options for higher studies where a lot of different specialisations are available. They can either practise as veterinary doctors or find a job in the Livestock industry.

Ans. The starting salary of a freshly passed out BVSc- AH graduate is 3.5 LPA. With experience the salary can go up to 15 LPA.

Ans. No, BVSc is the study of animal diseases, their treatment and surgery. It is a relatively medical course. Animal Husbandry (AH) on the contrary deals with the study of rearing and breeding of livestock farming.

Ans. Most of the Veterinary Colleges in India offer admission into the BVSc course through the NEET exam counselling. Very few colleges offer admission by conducting their own entrance tests. Without giving the NEET very few colleges would be left to go for.

Ans. The BVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery) is equivalent to the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 

Ans. To take admission to any of the veterinary colleges in India one has to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). There are a few colleges that provide admission to the 5.5-year BVSc course through their own Entrance tests.

Ans. The eligibility criteria to study the BVSc course in India are:

• The applicant should have completed the Higher Secondary Exam from the science stream having Biology as one of the compulsory subjects.
• The candidates should have appeared and qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

Ans. A registered Veterinary Doctor qualified in the field of Veterinary Science and Medicine is legally approved by the Veterinary Council of India to treat pets and other animals.