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RVET 5 ABERYSTWYTH
UNIVERSITY &
R84 YEARS D105 HAWKSHEAD f aber.ac.uk/vet-sci
INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS

BACHELOR OF COURSE OVERVIEW

VETERINARY SCIENCE This programme has been designed to train students to
identify, medically and surgically treat, and prevent diseases of
animals, including household pets, farm animals, zoo animals
and horses. Throughout this comprehensive course we will help
you acquire an understanding of the basic biological principles
of normal body function and disease, and the ability to
distinguish the pathological from the normal, to prevent disease
and safely manage the processes of animal production. You
will also explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge
through research, and develop the expertise to diagnose and
treat disease and alleviate suffering along with the professional
This joint Bachelor of Veterinary Science skills you need to work and communicate effectively in practice.
(BVSc) degree offers you a unique
opportunity to train at two world-leading In the first two years, you will be based in the heart of Wales
at Aberystwyth University, studying the biology underpinning
scientific and educational institutions veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse
– the Royal Veterinary College and and companion animal handling and examination skills, and
developing your communication, problem-solving and team
Aberystwyth University. This exciting working skills. Aberystwyth University has a long history of
new course combines the scientific animal health teaching and research and is committed to
educational excellence.
and clinical expertise from both our
organisations to help student’s gain wide- In your third year you will be based at RVC’s Hawkshead Campus
where you will acquire advanced knowledge and practical
ranging veterinary training and will be skills in clinical science necessary for you to participate fully in
especially appealing to those interested clinical practice at the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private
veterinary practice in your fourth and fifth year. Additionally, in
in veterinary careers within Wales or in your fourth or fifth year you will return to Aberystwyth University for
rural mixed practice. specialist clinical rotation training for limited time.

PRACTICAL AND
COURSE COSTS CLINICAL TEACHING

UK tuition fees: £9,250* ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTRA-MURAL STUDIES (AHEMS)
International tuition fees: £41,500* AHEMS is undertaken during the first two years of the
Placements/sandwich year: £1,850* programme. AHEMS placements are designed to help you
consolidate your learning about animal husbandry, develop
* 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. animal handling skills, and learn about animal industries. You
must complete 12 weeks of AHEMS before entry to Year 3 of
the course. To gain a stronger insight into Welsh veterinary
needs, a minimum of 6 weeks of these AHEMS will be
performed in Wales. Please see page 61 for a full list of what
the 12 weeks of AHEMS entails.
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