Veterinerlik Lisans Diploması

It is a higher education program that covers a 10 (ten) semester program based on secondary education qualifications and provides training for a specific learning field or profession.

Learning is provided in formal or distance learning format in special cases in accordance with the decisions of the Council of Higher Education. In addition, practical training is provided in laboratories and workshops within higher education institutions or as internships or workplace training in industry, health institutions and workplaces. The learning environments of the faculty are classrooms, application laboratories, animal hospital, some research centers, the faculty farm in Keskin, external stakeholders (public, private sector, breeding associations, etc.).

• Provides consultancy on healthy care and nutrition of animals
• Conducts animal breeding and ensures increased productivity in animals.
• Evaluates clinical findings, determines the tests to be requested, makes differential diagnosis and plans patient follow-up.
• Performs practical applications and interventions.
• Initiates and manages treatment.
• Provides first aid in emergencies.
• Evaluates the psychological and social aspects of the patient's illness.
• Knows patient referral principles and sends them to a higher center under appropriate conditions when necessary.
• Can communicate effectively on health issues.
• Takes effective part in issues concerning public health and health management systems.
• Knows the principles of evidence-based health practices and uses his/her knowledge and skills in line with this information.
• Selects modern techniques and tools required for applications in the field of health and uses information technologies effectively.
• Acts in accordance with ethical and legal principles and instructions in the field of health.
• Adapts and uses scientific principles, methods and knowledge to the field of health practices and research.

• Literacy competence
• Multilingual competence
• Scientific and technological competence
• Digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurship competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

Students take at least one midterm and final exam. Exams are given in written form. However, due to the nature of the course, the relevant unit board of directors may decide to give the exam as oral, both written and oral or applied, project evaluation and/or presentation. The decision to give the exam in a method other than the written exam is announced to the students at the beginning of the semester. Each exam is evaluated out of 100 points. In order to be considered successful in a course, the final exam must be at least 50. The success grade obtained by taking 60% of the final exam and 40% of the midterm exam must be at least 50. Grades are AA (4, 88-100), BA (3.50, 81-87), BB (3.00, 74-80), CB (2.50, 67-73), CC (2.00, 60-66), DC (1.50, 55-59), DD (1.00, 50-54), FF (0.00, 0-49). Passing grades are AA, BA, BB, CB, CC. Conditionally passing grades are DC and DD. A student who has received one of the conditionally passing grades is considered to have passed the course if his/her cumulative grade point average is at least 2.00. In addition, in order to take the end-of-semester exam, a student must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the practical courses.

In order to monitor the quality of higher education programs;

• YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising the education and training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.

• “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

• YÖK publishes the “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report” containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions every year. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. The quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:

1. Creation and Approval of Curriculum:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being approved by the relevant Deans' Council.

2. Measurement-Evaluation: How the measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students will be carried out is carried out in accordance with the education, training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions.

4. Self-Assessment-External Assessment: In the context of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions enter the “Internal Institutional Assessment Reports” of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation institutions authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is provided. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with its legislation. Veterinary Medicine Education Institutions and Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (VEDEK) is the association that accredits Veterinary Faculties.

Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine accepts students who have a high school diploma and who score the required numerical type in the TYT and AYT exams conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). In addition, students can enroll in our Faculty with undergraduate student transfer system starting from the 2nd year. In addition, it is possible to complete a bachelor's degree in our Faculty with the associate degree student tranfer exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM from suitable associate degree programs. These transfers are regulated by a guideline and students can transfer within the framework of the previously announced numbers and transfer conditions.

Graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine can take on professional roles in both the public and private sectors with the Veterinary Doctor diploma they will have obtained. Examples of these institutions include the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, as well as some ministries and state institutions independent of the Ministry units, such as the relevant units of universities. Again, private sector organizations operating in the field of production in Turkey and abroad, such as Feed Factories and animal-based food businesses, employ Veterinarians. In addition, Veterinarians can also work independently by opening private clinics or animal hospitals. We have many successful graduates who are active in the fields listed above.

1. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Program Graduates

2. Law No. 2547 on Higher Education (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

Qualification is continuous