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We want everyone to have equal access to the fantastic opportunity to study here at the RVC.
Our Widening Participation programmes support learners who are under-represented
at the RVC to develop their interests, studies and careers. We particularly support
prospective students from low-income backgrounds, those who are the first in their family

to go to university, and targeted groups, such as care experienced young people.

YEAR 10 EASTER SCHOOL During the programme, like-minded students will engage
The Easter School is a free to attend, non-residential, in practical activities and a range of animal handling work
opportunity at the RVC’s London Campus for current Year 10 experience as well as develop skills and knowledge to help
(England), Year 11 (Northern Ireland) or S3 (Scotland) who support university decision-making.
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Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing.

This two-day introduction to university life is a fantastic way to YEAR 12 SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOL
start your journey towards the RVC. Students selected to join the This Summer School, funded by the RVC and the Sutton Trust is a
Easter School will gain the opportunity to experience university free to attend, five-day residential for 50 current Year 12 (England
teaching, including animal handling and practical sessions and Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland) pupils.
in world-class laboratories, as well as investigating animal The Sutton Trust Summer School is amongst the RVC’s most
anatomy through specimens. Throughout the event students immersive, residential programmes. This free to attend Summer
will be supported by RVC Student Ambassadors and have the School sees students live on the RVC’s Hawkshead Campus,
opportunity to build a network with like-minded students who with all meals and equipment provided. Students, no matter
have a passion for improving animal health and welfare. their previous contact with animals, will have the opportunity
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to complete a variety of animal handling placements across a
number of the RVC’s facilities that can contribute towards work
YEAR 11 VACATION SCHOOL experience requirements.*
This Vacation School is a free to attend, non-residential, This Summer School is designed to provide an authentic
opportunity for current Year 11 (England), Year 12 (Northern experience of what studying at the RVC is like with time spent
Ireland) or S4 (Scotland) pupils.
at both campuses (Camden and Hawkshead). The academic
This unique three-day programme, for those students who are schedule will include lectures on a wide-range of veterinary
aspiring to study a degree in Biological Sciences, Veterinary topics, conducting a research project, engaging in group-led
Medicine or Veterinary Nursing, provides the opportunity to teaching, learning practical clinical skills, and trying to solve a
experience what studying at the RVC’s Camden and Hawkshead real-life veterinary case! To compliment the teaching, learning
campuses is like. Comprehensive support and expert advice is will take place within a welcoming and inclusive environment
delivered by RVC Student Ambassadors and staff throughout the alongside peers from similar backgrounds, all with aspirations
Vacation School to help build confidence and a sense of belonging. to study Veterinary Medicine.
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