Last Friday, staff from the Autonomous University of Yucatán (Uady), headed by its rector Carlos Estrada Pinto, toured various parts of Tizimín accompanied by Mayor Adrián Quiroz Osorio, with the purpose of evaluating the viability of opening the Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science in the Multidisciplinary Unit of the Uady, Tizimín Campus, a project that currently has a 90% probability of coming to fruition.
During the visit, the mayor received the representatives of Uady and CBTA 14 to learn in detail the scope of this initiative, which would benefit not only the young people of Tizimín, but also those from nearby towns.
With 55 years of experience at Uady, it is planned to begin the degree in this city in August 2026.
Its study plan includes 10 semesters of theoretical-practical training, with a flexible and mixed approach based on competencies, aimed at the comprehensive development of the student.
The opening in Tizimín responds to the advantages of Uady’s new educational model and the high demand for this career, which has gone from serving two initial groups to five in recent years. In the east of the state, the number of applicants has increased from 36 to 48, although only 12 are admitted, which reinforces the relevance of offering the degree in the region, with an estimated capacity of 20 to 25 students.
To materialize this initiative, Uady seeks to consolidate strategic alliances with the Tizimín City Council, the CBTA 14 and livestock associations, in order to guarantee spaces that enhance the practical training and acquisition of knowledge of future professionals.
Mayor Adrián Quiroz Osorio reiterated his commitment to facilitating the necessary approaches with local institutions to make this project a reality.
The tour included the CBTA 14 facilities, the Genetic Improvement Center and the La Reina Zoological and Botanical Park.
On the occasion, the rector of Uady highlighted that they are working under new educational schemes with the aim of meeting the growing demand for vocational training in the region.