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6                  CAMDEN &                          4                  CAMDEN &
         YEARS     D101      HAWKSHEAD                        YEARS      D102     HAWKSHEAD
         DURATION  UCAS CODE    CAMPUS                        DURATION  UCAS CODE     CAMPUS



        BACHELOR OF                                           GRADUATE ACCELERATED
        VETERINARY MEDICINE                                   BACHELOR OF
        WITH INTERCALATED YEAR                                VETERINARY MEDICINE


            www.rvc.ac.uk/intercalated-bvetmed                   www.rvc.ac.uk/accelerated-bvetmed

        This programme allows you to study the five-year      The BVetMed programme is renowned throughout the
        BVetMed course plus an additional year completing     world for its rigour and excellence, and if you are already
        an intercalated degree. The additional year of study   a graduate or in your final year of a biological sciences
        means that you will gain a more rounded education,    degree, you can apply for the Graduate Accelerated
        additional scientific context, and carry out in-depth   course. The four-year programme enables you to
        research to better your understanding.                supplement your existing skills, adding to the preclinical
                                                              science information covered by a previous biological
        In your intercalated year, you can study one of two tailor-made   science degree.
        intercalated BSc courses at the RVC or a BSc course at another UK
        university. These are available for intercalation for second and third   On this programme, you will complete an introductory graduate
        year veterinary, medical and dentistry students.      transition year, where you will study the principles of animal form
                                                              and function, infections and responses, and animal husbandry.
        INTERCALATED BSC BIOVETERINARY SCIENCES: aimed at
        students with a strong interest in research. The programme allows   On completion of the transition year, you will be fast-tracked on
        you to develop your interests in cutting-edge scientific research   to the BVetMed course.
        and aims to equip you with a passion for biomedical research   From the second year you will be based at our Hawkshead Campus
        within the context of a diverse range of species, an appreciation   where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical
        of the fundamental principles of bioveterinary disciplines, and an   science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice at
        understanding of the complexity of comparative biology.  the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private veterinary practice in
                                                              your third and fourth year.
        INTERCALATED BSC COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY: experience
        first-hand the excitement of contemporary pathology, and its   A fundamental part of our veterinary medicine courses is the practical
        far-reaching scientific relevance. This intercalated programme will   experience you gain that will prepare you for your career once you
        stimulate curiosity at the boundaries of research in pathology.  have graduated. For further information on the practical experience
                                                              gained through Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies (AHEMS),
        Pathology, the science of disease, is central to understanding   Clinical Extra-Mural Studies (ClinEMS) and intramural clinical rotations,
        and conduct of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical   please go to page 24.
        medicine and surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists
        who are trained in pathology and pathology techniques to fulfil   The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core
        the ever-growing demand for such expertise arising from clinical   (mandatory) rotations not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar
        practice, academia and industry.                      campus. The RVC also provides student accommodation for core
                                                              rotations located outside of London. Support for tracking (elective)
                                                              rotations varies and further detail is provided to students when
                                                              making rotation selections. The RVC does not provide financial
                                                              support for Animal Husbandry Extramural Studies (AHEMS) and
                                                              Clinical Extramural Studies (ClinEMS).
                                                              Please be aware that when on placements students are required
                                                              to participate fully with a busy schedule and so opportunities to
                                                              supplement income with paid work is usually not possible.





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