The aim of the programme is to qualify veterinarians for a career in public veterinary administration. The practical application of the knowledge imparted should enable the participants to perform the activities required in public veterinary administration at a high professional level, with a solid foundation in the latest developments in veterinary medicine and a knowledge of the relevant legal provisions.

Participants acquired extensive professional competence, supported by case studies and discussions.

The course is tailored especially to working people with a blended learning format (combination of classroom and distance learning) divided into 6 modules, each with a final examination, over a period of 3 semesters.

The university-level training course is a cooperative venture with the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Long-Term Care and Consumer Protection, which provides economic and organisational support.

Curriculum Veterinary Public Health Qualification (“Physikat”)

Information regarding the next round of  the Veterinary Public Health Qualification (“Physikat”) programme in 2026 is currently being finalised and will be published here shortly.

Key data

Duration:
3 semesters (60 ECTS)

Degree:
Academic expert for the public veterinary service

Costs:
€ 7.850.- (the course fee must be paid in full before the start of the programme) and ÖH fee per semester

Minimum number of participants:
40 persons

Location of the courses

Campus Vetmeduni / branch office Vetfarm / AGES, Mödling

Location of examinations:
Vetmeduni

A mobile device with microphone and camera that allows the use of Collaborate as well as internet access is required for participation in the attendance days.

Collaborate (Fa Vetucation®) is used for the webinars including the e-learning phase. A terminal device, camera and microphone are required for use. If possible, please use the web browsers Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for Windows, with the latter it may be necessary to adjust the cookie settings (see guide). Internet Explorer is no longer supported! Apple users can use the Safari web browser. A mobile device with internet access is a prerequisite for participation in the attendance days.

Admission requirements:
The following admission criteria are required for admission to the university course:

• Completion of a degree in veterinary medicine at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution.
• Possession of an Austrian professional licence.
• Completion of the selection procedure.

Selection for and admission to the university-level training course is only possible before the start of the course. The course directors determine the maximum number of participants per course taking into account the available places of study.

Required documents:

Applications for a place on the university course must be submitted in writing to the course director. In particular, proof of fulfilment of the admission requirements and the following documents must be enclosed with the application:

• completed application form
• Curriculum vitae, in tabular form
• Proof of identity
• Letter of motivation
• Confirmation of studies
• Confirmation of employment in the public veterinary administration, or:
• Possible confirmation of employment by potential clients or employers, if available

Application deadline:
15.07.2026 bis 16.08.2026

Admission and admission to the university course is only possible before the start of the university course.

Application form

Current curriculum of the veterinary physics university course

Curriculum ULG Veterinary Physics (tba)

Fact sheet

Application form

Guide Collaborate

E-mail: physikat@vetmeduni.ac.at