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         INSTITUTION   DURATION    UCAS CODE      CAMPUS



        BACHELOR OF                                           COURSE OVERVIEW

        VETERINARY SCIENCE                                    This programme has been designed to train students to
                                                              identify, medically and surgically treat, and prevent diseases of
                                                              animals, including household pets, farm animals, zoo animals
                                                              and horses. Throughout this comprehensive course we will help
                                                              you acquire an understanding of the basic biological principles
                                                              of normal body function and disease, and the ability to
                                                              distinguish the pathological from the normal, to prevent disease
                                                              and safely manage the processes of animal production. You
                                                              will also explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge
                                                              through research, and develop the expertise to diagnose and
        This joint Bachelor of Veterinary Science             treat disease and alleviate suffering along with the professional
                                                              skills you need to work and communicate effectively in practice.
        (BVSc) degree offers you a unique
        opportunity to train at two world-leading             In the first two years, you will be based in the heart of Wales
                                                              at Aberystwyth University, studying the biology underpinning
        scientific and educational institutions –             veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse
        the Royal Veterinary College and                      and companion animal handling and examination skills, and
                                                              developing your communication, problem-solving and team
        Aberystwyth University. This exciting                 working skills. Aberystwyth University has a long history of
        course combines the scientific and                    animal health teaching and research and is committed to
                                                              educational excellence.
        clinical expertise from both our
        organisations to help student’s gain                  From your third year you will be based at RVC’s Hawkshead
                                                              Campus, where you will acquire advanced knowledge
        wide-ranging veterinary training and                  and practical skills in clinical science necessary for you to
        will be especially appealing to those                 participate fully in clinical practice at the RVC, collaborative
                                                              practices, and in private veterinary practice in your fourth and
        interested in veterinary careers within               fifth year. Additionally, there will be some requirements and
        Wales or in rural mixed practice.                     opportunities to return to Aberystwyth University for specialist
                                                              clinical rotation training for limited time.


        COURSE COSTS (PER YEAR)                               PRACTICAL AND
                                                              CLINICAL TEACHING
        UK tuition fees: £9,250*
        International tuition fees: £44,610*                  ANIMAL HUSBANDRY EXTRA-MURAL STUDIES (AHEMS)*
        * Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2024   AHEMS is undertaken during the first two years of the programme.
        and should be used as a guide only. See page 88 for more information.  AHEMS placements are designed to help you consolidate your
                                                              learning about animal husbandry, develop animal handling skills,
                                                              and learn about animal industries. You must complete 12 weeks
                                                              of AHEMS before entry to Year 3 of the course. To gain a stronger
                                                              insight into Welsh veterinary needs, a minimum of 6 weeks of
                                                              these AHEMS will be performed in Wales. Please see page 57 for
                                                              a full list of what the 12 weeks of AHEMS entails.
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