Can you tell me about the supplementary education for veterinarians provided by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences?

The education for veterinarians provided by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences includes theoretical and practical training, aimed at a progressively deeper understanding of the veterinary professional role in Sweden, and of veterinary work in accordance with Swedish legislation and by Swedish standards.

Prerequisites
To be admitted to the education, the following requirements need to be fulfilled:
 Veterinary Diploma from a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland
 Decision from the Swedish Board of Agriculture on a supplementary education
 Knowledge in Swedish equivalent to the general entry requirement for Bachelor's level studies in Sweden
 Knowledge in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6

Diagnostic test
The test is provided by SLU Uppsala and is given as a MCQ test (Multiple Choice Questions). For each question, the most correct of several possible answers must be chosen.

The test evaluates the prior knowledge of the applicants, i.e. veterinary knowledge in preclinical and clinical subjects. Its results are used only to rank the applicants; there is no limit to pass. The diagnostic test ends with a short writing assignment.

If one has applied in time, one will shortly after the application deadline receives an invitation to the test along with a separate entry form and any other information required about the test.

SLU does not accept any other types of test entries than the special entry form. Only invited persons will be allowed into the test premises.

Contact Detail:
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SLU
Uppsala, Umeå and Alnarp
Phone:+46 18-67 10 00
Fax: +46 18-67 20 00
VAT nr: SE202100281701