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“The Pre-Vet Summer School provided a wonderful
experience about what a student studying veterinary
medicine at the RVC would do on a daily basis. It was
exciting to learn what the BVetMed course had to offer
while exploring the state-of-the-art facilities available
to RVC students. The staff were resourceful and kind.
I connected with students from around the world,
developed friendships, and got to know a lot more about
the fantastic city of London.
WHEN AND HOW MUCH?
The annual Pre-Vet Summer School runs in August. Please As I approach the halfway mark of my time at the RVC,
check our website for upcoming dates and application I feel my participation in the Pre-Vet Summer School laid the
deadlines. The 2022 Summer School costs £2,705. This groundwork for my success to date. It facilitated my transition
includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and evening meals, into the program when school started and reduced the anxiety
social activities, equipment, specialist clothing and Heathrow of entering university in a new country. The knowledge,
airport transfer (Sunday/Friday). practical skills, and support I received during the summer
program helped me to know exactly what I had to achieve
Payment for your visa, airfares, travel and health insurance or to earn a spot at the RVC. It was a valuable opportunity for
transport from other UK airports must be arranged separately. networking, and I am still connected to many of the students
The Royal Veterinary College awards two international and staff that I met.
scholarships and one domestic scholarship for the Pre-Vet
Summer School. During those two short weeks, I felt like I was at my second
home. I knew upon arrival that RVC was the place for me. I
*Price is subject to change in subsequent years.
was honoured to have had the chance to attend the Pre-Vet
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Summer School and would recommend every student interested
in veterinary medicine to attend. This past year I worked the
To apply for the Pre-Vet Summer School, you must be aged 16 Pre-Vet Summer School as a student ambassador and had the
or over, and you are required to have a good academic standing unique opportunity to experience the program from a different
and be studying biology and chemistry at higher/advanced level. perspective. I am proud of what I have accomplished at the
RVC and I owe it to the very first day I arrived on campus for
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide the Pre-Vet Summer School program.”
evidence of your English language proficiency (for example,
6.5 in IELTS or an equivalent English language qualification). Sarah Lewis
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
HOW TO APPLY Canada
The Pre-Vet Summer School is a competitive programme, with
only 50 places available to the strongest applicants. As well as
being assessed on your academic suitability, we will also request
a personal statement to help us decide who to offer a place.

To find out more and to apply, visit
f www.rvc.ac.uk/prevetsummer

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