Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program
Purpose of the Program
The Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program aims to train qualified technical personnel who can work in the field of animal health and veterinary services, possessing the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge. The program provides education on the healthy rearing of animals, supporting the diagnosis and treatment processes of diseases, developing animal production techniques, and conducting laboratory analyses.
Students are trained to be able to work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, laboratories, and farms; they also gain knowledge and skills in areas such as animal production, vaccine and drug applications, artificial insemination, microbiological and biochemical analyses.
Mission of the Program
The mission of our program is to train laboratory and veterinary health technicians who will meet the qualified personnel needs of the livestock and health sectors by obtaining professional competence within a framework of improved quality processes, developed with stakeholder views, that is auditable and sustainable.
Vision of the Program
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Burdur Food, Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School Veterinary Department Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program aims to be a leading vocational education and practice center recognized at national and international levels, supporting regional development, with a research and evidence-based education approach, within the framework of the “One Health” principle. The program aims to develop a holistic understanding in public health, animal health, food safety, and agricultural production; contribute to regional and national policy processes with scientific-based practices and research; train innovative, competent, and ethically valued graduates in clinical and laboratory practices; transform knowledge and technology into production through interactive collaborations between the sector, public, and academia; and become a reference educational program that leads society to a healthy and sustainable life.
Education Topics
- Veterinary anatomy and physiology
- Animal nutrition and animal production techniques
- Animal diseases and treatment methods
- Vaccine and drug applications
- Artificial insemination and reproductive biotechnology
- Veterinary laboratory techniques
- Microbiology and parasitology
- Food safety and animal product control
- Animal welfare and hygiene practices
- Clinical support and care services
Programs and Technologies Taught
- Hematology and biochemistry analysis devices
- Microbiological diagnostic methods
- Parasitological and serological tests
- Animal production and care equipment
- Artificial insemination techniques
- Veterinary radiology and imaging systems
- Animal health monitoring and recording systems
Areas of Employment
Graduates of the Laboratory and Veterinary Health Program have a wide range of employment opportunities in the public and private sectors. Areas where graduates can work include:
- Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
- Livestock enterprises and farms
- Food production facilities (meat, milk, and egg production facilities)
- Units affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
- Municipal veterinary services units
- Animal health and vaccine production laboratories
- Pet shops and animal care centers
- R&D centers and biotechnology laboratories
Departments for Vertical Transfer
Program graduates can transition to the following undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) organized by ÖSYM:
- Veterinary Faculty
- Emergency Aid and Disaster Management
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Animal Science
- Animal Production Technologies
- Health Management
- Agricultural Biotechnology
This program aims to meet the qualified workforce needed in the sector by training competent individuals in the field of animal health and veterinary services.