About the Faculty
History
The history of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine dates back to July 17, 1824, when the Government Institute of Veterinary Medicine was opened in Burakowo near Warsaw. The legal basis for the beginnings of veterinary education in Poland was the decree of 1816, which provided for the opening of a practical veterinary school in the Kingdom of Poland. At that time, the studies lasted only 2 years. The November Uprising led to the discontinuation of veterinary training for 10 years. The resumption of education took place in 1840, in which it was established, operating under the Institute in Marymont, School of Vets and the studies were extended to four years. In 1889, the University was granted the official status of a university, and in 1901, the complex of buildings at ul. Grochowska 272 in Warsaw’s Praga district. The studies were interrupted by the outbreak of World War I, after which, in 1918, the training of veterinary doctors was resumed in a new formula, because veterinary studies were conducted as part of the Veterinary College established by Faculty of Medicine at the University of Warsaw .
In 1927 an independent one was established Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Warsaw . Its activity was stopped by the outbreak of World War II, after which education was resumed in the 1946-1947 academic year. In 1952 the Veterinary Faculty was transferred to the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.
Currently, veterinary education is carried out as part of full-time and part-time studies, doctoral studies and postgraduate studies. Contemporary veterinary medicine is a set of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of veterinary science. At the beginning of his professional career, a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has the knowledge and skills that allow him to perform many activities referred to as “day one skills” in the field of basic sciences, clinical disciplines, animal production and animal food hygiene. The professional and social competences of our graduates allow them to conduct medical and veterinary practice, undertake research work or carry out tasks carried out as part of official activities in the field of supervision over the hygiene of food of animal origin, feed production and combating animal diseases.
Program Council
The Programme Council of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is an advisory and consultative body to the Dean, established to support activities related to the supervision and enhancement of the quality of education. The Council is composed of the Dean, Vice-Deans, and academic teachers affiliated with the veterinary discipline.
The main responsibilities of the Programme Council include developing and improving study programmes, monitoring the results of teaching evaluations, and formulating recommendations aimed at enhancing the quality of education. The Programme Council actively contributes to the development of the educational offer, taking into account students’ needs and the requirements of the veterinary labour market.
Faculty Committees
Faculty coordinators are appointed to support the execution of specific tasks, including the coordination of study programmes as well as scientific and research activities. Coordinators are responsible for the implementation of the Faculty’s objectives.
The Dean of the Faculty has the right to appoint faculty committees in order to address specific educational and scientific issues. The role of these committees is to provide opinions on relevant matters and to support the Dean in making decisions related to the functioning of the Faculty.
Coordinators
Faculty coordinators are appointed to support the execution of specific tasks, including the coordination of study programmes as well as scientific and research activities. Coordinators are responsible for the implementation of the Faculty’s objectives.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
- dr hab. Alicja Majewska
Equal Treatment Coordinator
- dr Dorota Chrobak-Chmiel
Coordinator for International Cooperation and ERASMUS Exchange
- dr hab. Maciej Klockiewicz
Information Policy Coordinator
- dr Michał Tracz
Employer Liaison Coordinator
- dr Michał Tracz
Graduate Career Tracking Coordinator
- dr hab. Tomasz Szara
Coordinator for Students with Disabilities
- mgr Monika Maksymiuk
Promotion and School Outreach Coordinator
- dr Kaja Urbańska
Coordinator for Professional Internships – Animal Production Internships
- dr Borys Błaszczak
Coordinator for Professional Internships – Clinical Internships (8th semester)
- dr Małgorzata Dziekiewicz-Mrugasiewicz
Coordinator for Professional Internships – Clinical Internships (10th semester)
- dr Kourou Dembele
Coordinator for Professional Internships – Sanitary Internships (8th semester)
- dr Jan Wiśniewski
Coordinator for Professional Internships – Sanitary Internships (10th semester)
- dr hab. Agnieszka Jackowska-Tracz, prof. SGGW
University structure
SGGW is composed of institutes and faculties responsible for teaching and research activities. The University also includes university-wide units, such as research centres, which support both scientific and educational activities. In addition, interfaculty and administrative units operate within the University, providing technical and organisational support.