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         INSTITUTION   DURATION    UCAS CODE      CAMPUS



        BACHELOR OF                                           COURSE OVERVIEW

        VETERINARY MEDICINE                                   You will gain a thorough understanding of the science
                                                              underpinning veterinary practice and research, and develop
                                                              fundamental problem-solving, communication and team
        (BVetMed)                                             working skills. In our busy RVC hospitals and collaborative
                                                              practices, you will gain the broadest and best possible
                                                              practical experience.
        The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
                                                              This comprehensive programme will help you acquire an
        (BVetMed) programme offers                            understanding of the basic biological principles of normal
        world-leading scientific and clinical                 body function and disease, and the ability to distinguish the
                                                              pathological from the normal, to prevent disease and safely
        training in veterinary medicine.                      manage the processes of animal production. You will also
        This exciting course builds on our                    explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge through
                                                              research, and develop the expertise to diagnose and treat
        extensive veterinary history and takes                disease and alleviate suffering along with the professional skills
        a fresh approach in bringing together                 you need to work and communicate effectively in practice.

        technological change, clinical and                    In the first two years, you will primarily be based at the Camden
        scientific progress, and stimulating                  Campus studying basic and paraclinical veterinary sciences,
                                                              acquiring introductory skills in handling and examining
        teaching and learning methods.                        horses, farm animals and companion animals, developing
                                                              your communication and team working skills, and beginning to
                                                              master basic clinical skills.
        COURSE COSTS (PER YEAR)
                                                              In your third year you will be based at our Hawkshead Campus,
        UK tuition fees: £9,250*                              where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical
        International tuition fees: £44,610*                  science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice
        * Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2024   at the RVC, collaborative practices, and in private veterinary
        and should be used as a guide only. See page 88 for more information.   practice in your fourth and fifth year.

        The RVC supports students with travel expenses for all core (mandatory) rotations   If you graduate from the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
        not delivered at our Hawkshead, Potters Bar campus. The RVC also provides
        student accommodation for core rotations located outside of  London. Support for   programme, you will be registered with the RCVS and have
        tracking (elective) rotations varies and further detail is provided to students when   the credentials to practise (subject to visa status) in many
        making rotation selections.                           countries around the world. You will also have the opportunity
                                                              to sit the NAVLE exam to practise in North America.













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