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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

www.rvc.ac.uk/intercalated-bvetmed www.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 world for its rigour and excellence, and if you are already
an intercalated degree. The additional year of study a graduate or in your final year of a biological sciences
means that you will gain a more rounded education, degree, you can apply for the Graduate Accelerated
additional scientific context, and carry out in-depth course. The four-year programme enables you to
research 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 On this programme, you will complete an introductory graduate
year veterinary, medical and dentistry students. transition year, where you will study the principles of animal form
and function, infections and responses, and animal husbandry.
INTERCALATED BSC BIOVETERINARY SCIENCES: aimed at
students with a strong interest in research. The programme allows On completion of the transition year, you will be fast-tracked on
you to develop your interests in cutting-edge scientific research to the BVetMed course.
and aims to equip you with a passion for biomedical research From the second year you will be based at our Hawkshead Campus
within the context of a diverse range of species, an appreciation where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical
of the fundamental principles of bioveterinary disciplines, and an science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice at
understanding of the complexity of comparative biology. the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private veterinary practice in
your third and fourth year.
INTERCALATED BSC COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY: experience
first-hand the excitement of contemporary pathology, and its A fundamental part of our veterinary medicine courses is the practical
far-reaching scientific relevance. This intercalated programme will experience you gain that will prepare you for your career once you
stimulate curiosity at the boundaries of research in pathology. have graduated. For further information on the practical experience
gained through Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies (AHEMS),
Pathology, the science of disease, is central to understanding Clinical Extra-Mural Studies (ClinEMS) and intramural clinical rotations,
and conduct of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical please go to page 24.
medicine and surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists
who are trained in pathology and pathology techniques to fulfil The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core
the ever-growing demand for such expertise arising from clinical (mandatory) rotations not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar
practice, academia and industry. campus. The RVC 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. The RVC does not provide financial
support for Animal Husbandry Extramural Studies (AHEMS) and
Clinical Extramural Studies (ClinEMS).
Please be aware that when on placements students are required
to participate fully with a busy schedule and so opportunities to
supplement income with paid work is usually not possible.

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