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Introducing Locally Offered Degree in Veterinary Science

Published on: 26 Feb 2026

NewsParliamentary replies

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Valerie Lee, Pasir Ris-Changi GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education whether the Ministry plans to work with autonomous universities to introduce a locally offered degree in veterinary science in Singapore, in view of a growing demand for veterinary services, animal welfare needs, and the current reliance on overseas-trained veterinarians.

Response

  1. Courses at the Autonomous Universities (AUs) are planned and regularly reviewed in consultation with relevant ministries and agencies. New undergraduate programmes are introduced after assessing various factors, including industry demand, national manpower needs, and resource requirements.
  2. MOE will continue to work with the AUs and sector agencies such as MND and NParks to monitor and assess how best to meet Singapore's long-term veterinary manpower needs.