This page describes exactly how we collect, classify and display the curriculum data for veterinary programmes. The goal is that you can judge for yourself what these data are worth — and, more importantly, what they don't claim to be.
We always separate what you learn (subject category) from which species. An "equine surgery" course belongs to the Surgery / anaesthesia / emergency category AND carries the Equine species tag. It is never counted twice.
Every course is classified in exactly one of these categories. They are mutually exclusive. When ECTS are published, the sum totals 100 %. When they are not, we don't show a percentage.
Independent, qualitative indicator. We use 5 levels (from "very strong" to "absent") for 4 species groups: companion animals, equine, farm animals, wildlife / NAC. Each level must be backed by concrete evidence (dedicated final-year track, hospital service, chair, European college residency, research unit, rotation volume).
We refuse to put a numeric score on qualitative data. Instead, each school gets a justified level:
Many schools (typically in France, Italy or the UK) publish subjects and years but not systematically ECTS or module credits. In that case, we display the subject and category but no quantitative bar and no percentage. We never fabricate a number to fill a gap.
Every claim is linked to an official source (school website, study regulations, study plan, manifesto degli studi, programme spec). The URL and verification date are stored and shown on each school page in the Sources section.
Each page carries a verified_date in the Sources section. Programmes evolve: if you spot outdated info, tell us — we'll update.