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INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF COURSE OVERVIEW

VETERINARY MEDICINE You will gain a thorough understanding of the science
underpinning veterinary practice and research, and develop
fundamental problem solving, communication and team
(BVetMed) working skills. In our busy RVC hospitals and collaborative
practices, you will gain the broadest and best possible
practical experience.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
This comprehensive programme will help you acquire an
(BVetMed) programme offers world- understanding of the basic biological principles of normal
leading scientific and clinical training in body function and disease, and the ability to distinguish the
pathological from the normal, to prevent disease and safely
veterinary medicine. This exciting course manage the processes of animal production. You will also
builds on our extensive veterinary history explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge through
research, and develop the expertise to diagnose and treat
and takes a fresh approach in bringing disease and alleviate suffering along with the professional skills
together technological change, clinical you need to work and communicate effectively in practice.

and scientific progress, and stimulating In the first two years, you will primarily be based at the Camden
teaching and learning methods. Campus studying basic and paraclinical veterinary sciences,
acquiring introductory skills in handling and examining
horses, farm animals and companion animals, developing
COURSE COSTS your communication and team working skills, and beginning to
master basic clinical skills.
UK tuition fees: £9,250*
International tuition fees: £41,500* In your third year you will be based at our Hawkshead Campus
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850* where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical
science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2023
and should be used as a guide only. See page 90 for more information. at the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private veterinary
practice in your fourth and fifth year.
The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core (mandatory) rotations
not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar campus. The RVC also provides If you graduate from the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
student accommodation for core rotations located outside of London. Support for
tracking (elective) rotations varies and further detail is provided to students when programme, you will be registered with the RCVS and have
making rotation selections. the credentials to practise (subject to visa status) in many
countries around the world. You will also have the opportunity
to sit the NAVLE exam to practise in North America.

You will have the option to take a placement year in a work place
gaining skills and experience relevant to your degree.

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