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Academic Department Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Department of Veterinary Physiology

Constituent Department of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram

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About Department of Veterinary Physiology

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The composite Department of Physiology and Biochemistry was started functioning as a constituent unit of College ever since its inception in 1955. At the time of the inception of the college in 1955, Physiology and Pharmacology was established as composite department. Later, in 1958 a separate department of Physiology and Biochemistry was formed. In 2000, the department was bifurcated as department of Veterinary Physiology and Department of Veterinary Biochemistry.
Post graduate (MSc & MVSc) and doctoral (PhD) programmes were started in 1964.

The department has done pioneering research work on the Physiology of Asian elephants and different aspects of Avian physiology. Besides, elaborate studies on stress, antistress agents, immune responses, Reproductive physiology, climatic effects and growth were conducted in both domestic animals and birds. Department had completed 7 external aided projects (ICAR, NATP and Govt. of Kerala).

Academics

Ph.D
PG
UG

Department of Veterinary Physiology
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Camp Office,
Office of the Directorate of Dairy Development
Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
India

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram
Campus Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

MSc

Offered at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram

PhD

Offered at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram

Ph.D

Offered at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Veterinary Physiology

Where is the Department of Veterinary Physiology located?

The Department of Veterinary Physiology is an academic teaching department of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Veterinary Physiology are conducted as per Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Veterinary Physiology?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Thiruvananthapuram.