This subject introduces the biology of cells and the structure-function relationship of cells, cellular membranes, cell organelles, the structures, and properties of key biomolecules of living systems. It also covers the important fundamentals of microbiology such as the types of microorganisms, their cultivation, growth, and control. Basic laboratory skills involving the study of cell structures with the use of microscopy techniques, as well as basic biochemical analysis, will also be introduced.

This subject covers the fundamental concepts of ecology and various sampling techniques to determine the abundance and distribution of organisms in ecological studies. The subject also covers ecological interactions between and within species and various aspects of environmental science, with focus on biodiversity conservation.

This subject covers an introduction to the nutrition, care, and behaviour of companion animals. The fundamental principles and how they are applied to different species of animals will be elaborated in the sub-topics of nutrition, housing, environmental factors, breed identification, first aid and wound management, animal behaviour and preventive health programmes.

This subject introduces the fundamentals of veterinary anatomy using systemic, applied and comparative anatomy. It also covers basic veterinary physiology in correlation to the structure-function relationship of the various organ systems.

This subject covers various diseases commonly found in companion animals, causes of diseases, modes of disease transmission, identification and recognition of clinical signs and symptoms, important zoonotic diseases, and One Health concepts. Students will learn the basic knowledge and technical skills to perform various laboratory procedures used for the evaluation of health and disease. It emphasizes the importance of sample collection and handling and processes for the study of animal disease. The processes and principles used to evaluate pancreatic, liver, kidney and other organ functions are also included.

This subject addresses the basics of anaesthesia management in dogs and cats, and will include topics on anaesthetic administration, anaesthetic equipment, patient monitoring, and recovery. It will also introduce students to principles of pharmacology where students will learn the basic mechanisms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicology, drug classes and properties of common veterinary drugs, as well as its application in the preparation and dispensation of drugs.

This subject introduces veterinary nursing practices which include the areas of medical, theatre and radiology nursing. It covers the basic knowledge and technical skills required to perform routine nursing tasks such as caring for warded patients, prepping for surgery, and carrying out diagnostic imaging tests.

This subject introduces students to the concepts of basic veterinary practice management to equip them to be effective contributors to their workplace. Students will learn how to perform administrative and team management duties within the veterinary clinic. Emphasis will be placed on the development of effective communication skills and providing excellent client care.

This subject covers the care and use of common laboratory animals for breeding and research, operation and maintenance of animal facilities, animal biosafety levels; disease prevention and control, and occupational health and safety. Students will also learn the foundational knowledge and basic laboratory techniques in molecular genetics. It includes basic concepts of the heredity and the central dogma, and applications of genomics technologies in veterinary science.

This subject covers various aspects of aquatic care, health, and diseases. Topics will include fish husbandry, health management and good practices, diseases, nutrition, and control and prevention of fish diseases. Various laboratory and diagnostic tests used for identifying fish disease pathogens will also be covered.