Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Welcome!

Dear Scholars, Students, and Visitors,

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the official webpage of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maiduguri. Whether you are a prospective student exploring our foundational degrees, a postgraduate researcher advancing knowledge, or a global partner seeking scientific collaboration, we are delighted to have you connect with us online.

Established in 1980, our faculty stands as a premier institution for veterinary education, research, and clinical services in Northeast Nigeria and beyond. We are fully committed to training competent, ethical, and highly skilled veterinary professionals capable of meeting contemporary global challenges in animal health, wildlife conservation, and public safety. Our academic tracks enjoy full accreditation by the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Our Specialized Academic Departments

To ensure complete clinical and theoretical coverage, our Faculty is structured across 10 academic Departments, each driving innovative learning and specialized research:

• Department of Veterinary Anatomy
• Department of Theriogenology
• Department of Veterinary Medicine
• Department of Veterinary Microbiology
• Department of Veterinary Pathology
• Department of Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology
• Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
• Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
• Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Advancing Scholarship: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs

Alongside our hallmark undergraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum, we offer expanding Postgraduate programs managed in collaboration with the College of Postgraduate Studies University of Maiduguri. We offer Master of Science (MSc), Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees across our specialized Departments. These advanced programs develop the next generation of academic leaders, molecular scientists, virologists, global epidemiologists, and expert consultants capable of spearheading “One Health” initiatives.

A hub for Scientific Excellence and Research

The Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences: The Faculty is the proud publisher of the Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences (SJVS). Authors and reviewers can access the official SJVS Submission Portal (www.saheljvs.org) to submit original research, clinical case reports, short communications, and review articles spanning all veterinary and related fields.

Faculty Seminar Series: Intellectual discourse remains central to our mission. Our recurring Faculty Seminar Series brings together internal researchers and global guests experts to showcase advancements in veterinary medicine. Stay updated on dates, abstracts, and joining links for current editions by visiting the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Official Updates Feed.

Through hands-on exposure at our specialized laboratories and the active case loads at the University of Maiduguri Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UMVTH), we ensure our students are uniquely prepared to safeguard animal health and livestock economies globally.

Thank you for visiting our digital home. I encourage you to explore our website, learn more about our individual Departments and UMVTH, and review our latest scientific issues published in the Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences.