Schedule and content organization of courses in the Veterinary Medicine degree program

Compulsory courses

Students are systematically trained in general pathology in the 5th semester. The compulsory course concludes with a written performance assessment (e-examination). From the 6th semester onwards, the organization-centered training in special pathology follows in line with the block teaching. The training includes practical exercises using histological specimens ("histology course", subject to proof of regular and successful participation). From the 7th semester onwards, practical exercises are added in parallel ("Demos", subject to proof of regular and successful participation, two oral tests), which are completed with participation in the two-week rotation in the 9th or 10th semester (subject to proof of regular participation, completion by practical examination, 4th partial examination of the state examination).

WINTER SEMESTER	SUMMER SEMESTER
5th semester	6th semester
General pathology with exercises	Special pathological anatomy I with exercises (modules according to block plan)
7th semester	8th semester
Special pathological anatomy II with exercises (modules according to block plan)	Special pathological anatomy III with exercises (modules according to block plan)
Pathological-anatomical demonstrations I	Pathological-anatomical demonstrations II
	1st partial examination: lecture-free period after 8th semester (oral / practical)
9th semester	10th semester
Rotation	Rotation
2nd partial examination: At the end of the rotations	2nd partial examination: At the end of the rotations

Compulsory elective courses

In addition to the compulsory courses, varying compulsory elective courses are offered on the following topics, among others:

• Presentation of current scientific projects / work in animal pathology
• Clinical-pathological case demonstrations
• Diagnostic training: macrolesions

Further information on the courses currently offered can be found in the course catalog.