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INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF COURSE OVERVIEW

VETERINARY MEDICINE In your intercalated year, you can study a BSc course on
offer at other UK universities, or one of two tailor-made
WITH intercalated BSc courses at the RVC. These are available for
intercalation for second and third year veterinary, medical
INTERCALATED YEAR and dentistry students.

INTERCALATED BSC BIOVETERINARY SCIENCES
aimed at students with a strong interest in research. The
This programme allows you to study programme allows you to develop your interests in cutting-
edge scientific research and aims to equip you with a passion
the five-year BVetMed course plus for biomedical research within the context of a diverse range

an additional year completing an of species, an appreciation of the fundamental principles
of bioveterinary disciplines, and an understanding of the
intercalated degree. The additional year complexity of comparative biology.
of study means that you will gain a more INTERCALATED BSC COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
rounded education, additional scientific Pathology, the science of disease, is central to understanding

context, and carry out in-depth research and conduct of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical
medicine and surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists
to better your understanding. who are trained in pathology and pathology techniques to
fulfil the ever-growing demand for such expertise arising from
clinical practice, academia and industry.
COURSE COSTS
This course is particularly suited for students who want to
UK tuition fees: £9,250* get a more in-depth first-hand experience of contemporary
International tuition fees: £41,500* pathology than is possible on a standard veterinary degree,
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850*
or who think they may be interested in scientific research
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2023 following graduation.
and should be used as a guide only. See page 90 for more information.
This intercalated programme will stimulate curiosity at the
The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core (mandatory) rotations
not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar campus. The College also provides boundaries of research in pathology and infectious disease.
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.

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