Liverpool and Al Dhaid to Launch New College of Veterinary Medicine in Sharjah

By Vaidant January 9, 2025
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The University of Liverpool has joined forces with the University of Al Dhaid to establish a new College of Veterinary Medicine in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The collaboration will see the two institutions work together to deliver a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, set to commence in September 2025.

The official agreement was signed in December 2024 during a ceremony at the University of Al Dhaid, with His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah and president of the university, and Professor Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, in attendance.

As part of the agreement, the University of Liverpool’s renowned School of Veterinary Sciences will provide the teaching curriculum for the new college, which will be based at the University of Al Dhaid. The curriculum will serve as a template for the veterinary medicine programme at Al Dhaid, ensuring it meets the high academic standards set by Liverpool’s prestigious veterinary school.

Work will soon begin on constructing state-of-the-art facilities for the college, including teaching spaces, laboratories, and a teaching hospital catering to both domestic and agricultural species. The new college will also focus on veterinary education in the fields of crop cultivation, vegetable farming, and livestock management, addressing the UAE’s growing need for veterinary professionals.

Professor Tim Jones expressed his excitement, highlighting the University of Liverpool’s commitment to global engagement and its desire to make a positive impact worldwide. “This partnership with the University of Al Dhaid is an important step towards expanding our global community and sharing our expertise in veterinary education,” he said.

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine programme at the new college will be accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation and aims to enhance veterinary care across the region.

Source: THE PIE NEWS

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