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Qualification
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVMS
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
Introducing BVM&S Veterinary Medicine (5-year programme)
This five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) programme will prepare you for many aspects of the veterinary profession.
Graduating from this programme will make you eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as international accrediting bodies. You will then be able to practice veterinary medicine in the UK and overseas.
At the end of your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year, you can look into interrupting your undergraduate studies for a year to take an Intercalated BSc (Hons) Vet Sci degree.
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Accreditation
This programme is accredited by:
- the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
- the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
- the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC)
- the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)
Our graduates can practise veterinary medicine in:
- the UK
- Europe
- North America
- Australasia
- South Africa
The BVM&S is the equivalent of the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), with the same standing worldwide.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through a combination of:
- lectures
- small-group teaching tutorials
- practical work
- case-based learning
Our virtual learning environments will support your studies. These include:
- a virtual farm
- a virtual post-mortem room
- a virtual hospital
- a virtual pharmacy
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by:
- exams
- coursework
- practical and clinical work
Career opportunities
This programme will train and prepare you for a career as a veterinary practitioner, either in general practice or a specialised field of practice, such as:
- small animal
- farm animal
- equine
- exotic animal
It also prepares you for further training in a specialised clinical field.
Opportunities exist for you to get involved in:
- wildlife disease prevention
- endangered species conservation
- government service
- livestock husbandry education in the developing world
Application deadline
16 October
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 35,200per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAA
Required subjects: A Levels: Chemistry and Biology at A. Critical Thinking is not accepted for this degree. GCSE: English at C or 4.
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