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6 CAMDEN & 4 CAMDEN &
YEARS D101 HAWKSHEAD YEARS D102 HAWKSHEAD
DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF GRADUATE ACCELERATED
VETERINARY MEDICINE BACHELOR OF
WITH INTERCALATED YEAR VETERINARY MEDICINE

rvc.ac.uk/intercalated-bvetmed rvc.ac.uk/accelerated-bvetmed

This programme allows you to study the five-year The BVetMed programme is renowned throughout the
BVetMed course plus an additional year completing an world for its rigour and excellence, and if you are already
intercalated degree. The additional year of study means a graduate or in your final year of a biological sciences
that you will gain a more rounded education, additional degree, you can apply for the Graduate Accelerated
scientific context, and carry out in-depth research to course. The four-year programme enables you to
better your understanding. supplement your existing skills, adding to the preclinical
science information covered by a previous biological
In your intercalated year, you can study one of two tailor-made science degree.
intercalated BSc courses at the RVC or a BSc course at another UK
university. These are available for intercalation for second and third year On this programme, you will complete an introductory graduate
veterinary, medical and dentistry students. transition year, where you will study the principles of animal form
INTERCALATED BSC BIOVETERINARY SCIENCES: aimed at and function, infections and responses, and animal husbandry.
students with a strong interest in research. The programme allows you On completion of the transition year, you will be fast-tracked on
to develop your interests in cutting-edge scientific research and aims to the BVetMed course.
to equip you with a passion for biomedical research within the context From the second year you will be based at our Hawkshead Campus
of a diverse range of species, an appreciation of the fundamental where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical science
principles of bioveterinary disciplines, and an understanding of the necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice at the RVC,
complexity of comparative biology. collaborative practices, and in private veterinary practice in your third
INTERCALATED BSC COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY: experience first- and fourth year.
hand the excitement of contemporary pathology, and its far-reaching A fundamental part of our veterinary medicine courses is the practical
scientific relevance. This intercalated programme will stimulate curiosity experience you gain that will prepare you for your career once you have
at the boundaries of research in pathology. graduated. For further information on the practical experience gained
through Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies (AHEMS), Clinical
Pathology, the science of disease, is central to understanding and
conduct of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical medicine and Extra-Mural Studies (ClinEMS) and intramural clinical rotations, please
surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists who are trained in go to page 24.
pathology and pathology techniques to fulfil the ever-growing demand You will have the option to spend a year in industry. You are responsible
for such expertise arising from clinical practice, academia and industry. for finding your placement and we support you in this activity.

The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core
(mandatory) rotations not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar
campus. The College also provides student accommodation for core
rotations located outside of London. Support for tracking (elective)
rotations varies and further detail is provided to students when making
rotation selections.

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