Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The faculty of veterinary medicine is the only institution offering veterinary education in Finland.

News

News from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and field of veterinary science.

28.11.2019

Life science news

A new mode of inheritance discovered for canine eye diseases – Findings benefit humans as well

Hereditary eye diseases affect many dog breeds. Research conducted at the University of Helsinki resulted in the development of three new gene...

18.11.2019

Health news

The decreased usage of antibiotics has helped: Antimicrobials are more effective against canine bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from dogs is decreasing, according to the latest FINRES-Vet report. One likely reason is the diminished use...

12.11.2019

Sustainability news

University of Helsinki compensates for air travel emissions

Compensation for the emissions caused by air travel in 2018 has been allocated to a Gold Standard certified project to be carried out in Kenya,...

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Animal health care and food safety

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for the basic education of veterinary surgeons in Finland, as well as for research operations and postgraduate and continuing education in the field of veterinary sciences. In addition to being the premier institution for animal health care and wellbeing in Finland, the faculty has a strong focus on food safety. We are also constantly researching and advancing the clinical treatment of animal diseases, as well as related services.

Admissions

Apply for the basic training of veterinarians or postgraduate studies.

Research

The focus area for research in veterinary medicine is One Health. Explore our research and researchers.

E. coli bacteria in electron microscope image

Services

Faculty provides a variety of veterinary expert services. Take a look and contact us!