Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry) BVMS

Veterinary medicine at Edinburgh mixes the best traditions with award-winning, progressive teaching. Our outstanding hospitals and teaching facilities provide an excellent environment to develop your practical and clinical skills. The Graduate Entry Programme (GEP) is a four-year programme which allows graduates with a relevant first degree in a biological or animal science subject to attain a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) degree and register as a veterinary surgeon. Studying Veterinary Medicine at Edinburgh will give you transferable skills such as effective communication, teambuilding and an understanding of business management. Our long-standing combination of tradition and cutting-edge veterinary teaching benefits from a close-knit collegial community of students. We offer many opportunities to take part in biological research as part of our vibrant research community. You will learn valuable communication, team-building and management skills and keep a personal and professional development portfolio throughout the BVM&S programme to record elements of study in the professional and clinical skills course. In addition to clinical training, the programme provides an excellent foundation for a career in fields such as academia, research or industry.**Accreditation**We are accredited by the:- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)- South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)- European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) This accreditation enables our graduates to practise veterinary medicine across the globe.