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PRE-VET
        SUMMER SCHOOL





        Thinking of a career in veterinary                    To support the comprehensive academic/placement schedule
        medicine? Join us for an exciting two-                there is also a curated social programme, to facilitate the
                                                              integration of summer school students as well as providing
        week Pre-Vet Summer School where                      an environment to develop skills, attributes and friendships.

        students will gain veterinary skills and              In past years this has included: exploring London’s famous
                                                              landmarks, visiting ZSL London Zoo, attending a West
        knowledge that will count towards                     End show, competing in an RVC Bake Off competition and
        your work experience requirements for                 experiencing animal handling opportunities.*
        courses at the Royal Veterinary College,              WHERE WILL I STAY?

        and get a taste of student life at the RVC.           Summer School students will stay at our Hawkshead Campus in
                                                              Hertfordshire for the duration of the programme.
                                                              • Independent houses based on-campus with private
        The Pre-Vet Summer School is the RVC’s most immersive,     bedroom facilities
        preparatory programme for students with an aspiration to study   • First-Aid trained Summer School Co-ordinators on-site 24/7
        Veterinary Medicine. This 13-day residential Summer School
        is based at the RVC’S Hawkshead Campus and offers work   • Fully-equipped and furnished housing with bathroom
        experience in cutting-edge animal hospitals and animal handling     and kitchen facilities
        environments with students gaining between 25 and 30 hours   • Internet access available in each house and across
        that can be used towards an application. Students, no matter     Hawkshead Campus
        their previous experience, typically undertake placements in the   • 24-hour security
        RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Beaumont Sainsbury   • Utilities and bed linen is included (but not towels)
        Animal Hospital, Equine Referral Hospital as well as non-clinical
        environments such as Boltons Park Farm.
                                                              WHEN AND HOW MUCH?
        To compliment placements, students will experience university-
        level lectures from RVC academics on a wide-range of veterinary   The annual Pre-Vet Summer School runs in August.
        topics at both the Camden and Hawkshead campuses. As well as   Please check our website for upcoming dates and
        conduct a research project, engage in group-led teaching, learn   application deadlines. The 2024 Summer School is
        practical clinical skills, and try to solve a real-life veterinary case!   expected to cost £3,130 (price to be confirmed)**.
                                                              This includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and
        Students will be allocated a Student Ambassador as a   evening meals, social activities, equipment, specialist
        mentor to support and guide their academic and professional   clothing, laundry and Heathrow airport transfer on the
        development during the Summer School. Dedicated RVC   first and last day of the Summer School.
        professionals will provide comprehensive sessions around the
        application process with the aim of empowering students to   Payment for your visa, airfares, travel and health insurance
        fulfil their potential and join the RVC. Throughout the academic   or transport from other UK airports must be arranged
        and social programme there will be the opportunity for students   separately. The Royal Veterinary College awards three
        to meet and learn from veterinary professionals in order to gain   fee-waiver scholarships. One for domestic students and
        real-life insight into the veterinary profession/career.   two for international students.
                                                              * Subject to change
                                                              ** Price is subject to change in subsequent years.
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