Academic Programs

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The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is committed to producing graduates who possess high-quality veterinary competencies and strong professional ethics, meeting the professional standards for veterinary practitioners. Our graduates are equipped with essential life skills to lead meaningful and happy lives, with the resilience to adapt to a changing world. Guided by the university’s motto, “Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind,” we prioritize the well-being of others.
The curriculum is grounded in the university’s educational philosophy of Progressivism. This approach focuses on:
- Student-Centered Learning: Holistic development by placing the student at the heart of the learning experience.
- Active Engagement: Cultivating growth through self-directed inquiry, problem-solving, and practical hands-on experience, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Life-long Learning: Building a foundation for sustainable knowledge and continuous self-development throughout one’s life.

PLO1: Integrate holistic knowledge in animal health, food safety, and the “One Health” concept for effective professional application.
PLO2: Perform veterinary practices effectively within the unique context of the multicultural society of Southern Thailand.
PLO3: Apply epidemiological principles and veterinary research findings to enhance clinical and professional practice.

PLO4: Demonstrate essential life skills for effective teamwork and harmonious coexistence for the greater good of society.
PLO5: Uphold professional ethics, morality, and conduct oneself according to the university’s motto: “Our Soul is for the Benefit of Mankind.”
PLO6: Utilize information technology for continuous learning, professional operation, communication, presentation, and effective management design.
PLO7: Demonstrate entrepreneurial capabilities in animal-related businesses and services

To be eligible for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Educational Background: Must have completed High School (Grade 12 / Matayom 6) or an equivalent qualification.
Standard Admissions: Must pass the selection process according to the criteria set by the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and comply with the regulations of Prince of Songkla University (PSU).
Special Admission Projects: Applicants may also be selected through the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s special tracks, designed to support local and specific needs, including:
- Agricultural Successor Group: For children of registered farmers.
- Bachelor’s Degree Holders Group: For those seeking a second degree in Veterinary Medicine.
- Southern Border Provinces Track: For Muslim students from the 3 Southern Border Provinces or the 5 designated districts of Songkhla Province.