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WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the Graduate Accelerated BVetMed you will need
to have prior work experience in order to have developed
animal handling skills and obtained an insight into the work
of veterinary surgeons. Before you apply, you must have
completed the minimum requirements:
• A total of 70 hours (e.g. 10 full days) of work experience
(paid or voluntary) in one or more veterinary practices.

• A total of 70 hours in one or more non-clinical working
environments with live animals (excl. the home environment/
pet ownership).

The above 140 hours must be obtained within the 18-month
period directly preceding the application deadline. Earlier
experience is welcome but will not count towards the
140-hour requirement.

APPLICANT SUPPLEMENTARY FORM
As part of your application, you are required to complete our
Applicant Supplementary Form. If you are applying through
UCAS you must complete the Applicant Supplementary
Form on our website and submit it by 16 October 2023
f rvc.ac.uk/wexform

If you are applying via VMCAS you must complete the VMCAS
Supplementary Form which is downloadable from our website
and submit it by 15 September 2023.

If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to provide
references to support the information given on this form.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of
6.5 in each component or an alternate, acceptable English
language qualification.

For a list of accepted alternative English language
qualifications f rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/
english-language-requirements

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