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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants to the RVC must apply through
an online application system called UCAS,
with the exception of Veterinary Medicine
applicants with a degree from a North

American college, who are required to
submit their application through VMCAS.

VMCAS

Students studying an undergraduate degree from North America “As an international student, I was primarily
who are interested in studying a veterinary medicine course attracted by international connections and
must apply through VMCAS. Applications open in January and universal recognition of the RVC’s course.
the application deadline is mid-September 2024.
I found that numerous societies, along with a
UCAS large number of other international students who
All students are usually required to apply for undergraduate also just moved to a new country to study, really
degrees through the Universities and Colleges Admissions helped with settling in.
Service (UCAS). Applications open in September and deadlines
for our courses are mid-October 2024 and January 2025. I am currently in the final year of the BVetMed
You can use the course search tool to find the course and programme and while it most certainly is
institution you are interested in, and begin your application. a challenging course, it is also uniquely
For more information, please visit www.ucas.com interesting and you get to learn from some of
the best minds in the veterinary world.
STUDENT VISA An aspect I particularly enjoyed was the
You may need a student visa to enter the UK and study at the
RVC if you are not a UK national. A student visa allows you to opportunity to get involved in research during the
enter and study in the UK for a limited time period. Conditions and course. This autumn I had the unique chance to
restrictions apply. Find out more www.gov.uk/student-visa present the project I did under the supervision of
Professor Roger Smith on Doppler ultrasound in
WORK EXPERIENCE equine tendons to the RCVS Fellows, as a part
If you are applying for a veterinary medicine or veterinary of the Fellows of the Future competition and I
nursing course, you are required to complete 70 hours of was fortunate enough to receive the first place.
work experience in clinics, and 70 hours in other animal Presenting my research to such an illustrious
environments (references required). If you are applying for a audience in the lecture theatre at the Royal
veterinary medicine course, you will be required to complete
a supplementary form in our MyApplication portal. Access will Institution, where Faraday once presented his
be given by email once your application is received by work, was truly an inspiring experience.”
mid-September (VMCAS) or mid-October (UCAS). MAXIM BEMBINOV
For more information, please refer to our entry requirements at Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
www.rvc.ac.uk/study
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