Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, Somali National University
Established 1973
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
Established in 1973, offering Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry and serving Somalia’s vital livestock and rural community sectors.
1973Year the Faculty was established
About the Faculty
Welcome to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Husbandry is one of the oldest faculties of Somali National University. Established in 1973, it was founded to address Somalia’s need for qualified veterinary professionals and animal production specialists to support the livestock sector, a cornerstone of the national economy.
Dean’s welcome
Prof. Hassan Mohamed Hassan
Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry
Prof. Hassan Mohamed Hassan leads the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry at Somali National University.
Dean’s pageAcademic departments
Departments and programme areas
Veterinary Medicine (BVM)Programme areaA comprehensive five-year degree preparing students for professional careers in animal health, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and livestock health management, combining strong scientific foundations with extensive practical and clinical training.View programme area
Animal Husbandry (BAH)Programme areaA four-year degree focused on livestock production, animal nutrition, breeding, welfare and the sustainable management of farm animals.View programme area
Academic programs
Featured programs
The Faculty offers two undergraduate bachelor’s degree programmes.
UndergraduateBachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)
A comprehensive five-year degree preparing students for professional careers in animal health, disease prevention,… 5 years
UndergraduateBachelor of Animal Husbandry (BAH)
A four-year degree focused on livestock production, animal nutrition, breeding, welfare and the sustainable management… 4 years
News, announcements & events
What is happening at the Faculty
Research & publications
Research & scholarship
Research at the Faculty sits within the University’s research priorities.