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INSTITUTION DURATION UCAS CODE CAMPUS

VETERINARY PRACTICAL AND
CLINICAL TEACHING
GATEWAY ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTRA-MURAL STUDIES (AHEMS)*

is undertaken during the pre-clinical years of the
programme. AHEMS placements are designed to help you
This Veterinary Gateway course is aimed consolidate your learning about animal husbandry, develop
at students who want to study veterinary animal handling skills, and learn about animal industries.
It is advised that students complete up to five weeks of
medicine but who might not otherwise AHEMS in their Gateway year (which includes, the Easter
meet our entry requirements and and summer vacation periods). Only equine, dairy cattle,
lambing and companion animal placements can be
come from underrepresented groups. completed in the Gateway year. All placements completed

The programme integrates an additional in the Gateway year count towards your total AHEMS
requirements. Currently, students complete 10 weeks of
preparatory year designed to equip you AHEMS before entry to Year 3 of the course. Students will
with the knowledge and skills you need be strongly encouraged to structure their AHEMS to ensure
they have a sufficient breath of experiences to prepare
to study veterinary medicine. them for the key species and industries/clients they will be
interacting with during their RVC studies and post-graduation
veterinary careers.
COURSE COSTS (PER YEAR)
AHEMS placements involve spending a number of weeks
UK tuition fees: £9,535*
based at employers, where you can focus on developing
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2025 workplace skills and industry expertise that will sit alongside
and should be used as a guide only. See page 88 for more information. the knowledge you gain throughout your course.
*Requirements for the number of weeks of AHEMS and ClinicalEMS
COURSE OVERVIEW may be subject to change in the future.

The programme focuses on developing your analytical,
problem-solving and practical skills in the biological sciences;
improving your study, team working and communication skills,
and introducing you to the handling and husbandry (care and
management) of animals, most of them farm animals.

If you successfully complete the Gateway year you will
progress to Year 1 of our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
degree programme. You will also be eligible to apply for
veterinary degrees at other UK universities.

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