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WIDENING PARTICIPATION

We want everyone to have equal access to the fantastic opportunities of studying here at the RVC.
Our Widening Participation programmes support learners who are under-represented at RVC to
develop their interests, studies and careers. We particularly support young people from low income
backgrounds, those who are the first in their family to go to university, and targeted groups like
care experienced young people.
Check f www.rvc.ac.uk/widening-participation for more information, and to see if our programmes are right for you!

Animal Academy Biology and Chemistry Champions
RVC’s Animal Academy supports people from under- Good grades in these fascinating sciences are a great
represented backgrounds to reach their goals of studying start for a career in veterinary medicine, nursing and
and working with animals. Apply to be a member for science – and we offer free online courses to help your
exclusive help, advice and events about careers, going to understanding and inspire your interest!
university, and learning from our RVC animal experts.
f www.rvc.ac.uk/animal-academy For information on upcoming courses and to sign up visit
f www.rvc.ac.uk/visitus
Year 10 Easter School
This two-day non-residential Summer School takes place at our
Camden and Hawkshead campuses for students currently in
Year 10. Applications are now open and close in February 2022. “While accepting my offer to study Veterinary
f www.rvc.ac.uk/year-10-summer-school Medicine at the RVC, I was quite worried that as
a Muslim man of colour I would struggle to fit in!
Year 11 Summer School I was very quickly proven wrong; every single
This three-day non-residential Summer School takes place at
our Camden and Hawkshead campuses for students who are day I am surrounded by like-minded people who
currently in Year 11. Applications are now open and close in may not share the same background as me but
March 2022. share the same passion. RVC’s South Asian
f www.rvc.ac.uk/year-11-summer-school society allows me to celebrate my own heritage
with my peers while the other cultural societies
RVC Sutton Trust Summer School
This five-day Summer School takes place at our Camden and help me to participate in and celebrate the
Hawkshead campuses for students in Year 12 in England cultures of others.”
or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland or S5 in Scotland. Ammer Azeem
Applications are now open and close in March 2022 via the
Sutton Trust website: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
f www.summerschools.suttontrust.com/

Junior and Teen Vet Club
Join our Junior (age 7-12) and Teen Vet Club (age 13-18)
newsletters, to find out about events, get tips and advice, and
hear behind-the-scenes stories from our students and scientists.
f www.rvc.ac.uk/junior-vet-club
f www.rvc.ac.uk/teen-vet-club

Got more questions?
Contact us on outreach@rvc.ac.uk

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