Branch of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology

The Branch of Anatomy and Histology was founded in 2014, making it the first branch opened when the college was established. The branch includes many of the basic subjects taught to students of all stages (the five stages). Among the main aims of the branch are to teach students how to handle animals in the first stage; anatomical drawing of different types of animals; knowledge of the locations of bones and of the blood and nerve supply of each part or organ of the body; knowledge of the histological structure of all organs and of the changes that occur in all tissues as a result of physiological and pathological conditions; and training students in how to perform exploratory and therapeutic surgical operations.

It is one of the first scientific branches opened since the foundation of the college. It aims to teach the gross and microscopic anatomy of the organs of the animal body and the comparison between different animals, as well as the development of organs during the embryonic period of the animal's life. The branch includes the units of anatomy, histology and embryology. Teaching relies on real cadavers, plastic models and instructional films. The branch houses postgraduate laboratories and chemicals, a postgraduate laboratory, student anatomy laboratories, a laboratory animal facility, and an imaging unit equipped with cameras and computers for photographing histological slides

Admission Requirements:

Students are admitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine from graduates of the scientific stream of preparatory (secondary) school only, and from graduates of the current year, through central admission and in accordance with the regulations and instructions set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and within the admission averages for each academic year.

Learning Outcomes:

To prepare veterinarians specialised in veterinary medicine and surgery who contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and to the prevention of animal diseases, in order to preserve the health of livestock, develop it and increase its productive efficiency. They also have a role in combating diseases shared between humans and animals.