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RVET 5 CAMDEN &
R84 YEARS D100 HAWKSHEAD f www.rvc.ac.uk/bvetmed

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: £9,535* where you will acquire knowledge and practical skills in clinical
International tuition fees: £47,960* science necessary for you to participate fully in clinical practice
* Tuition fees are subject to change. Fees listed are representative of entry in 2025 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) If you graduate from the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
rotations not delivered at our Hawkshead Campus. The RVC also provides
student accommodation for core rotations located outside of London. Support programme, you will be registered with the RCVS and have the
for tracking (elective) rotations varies and further detail is provided to students credentials to practise (subject to visa status) in many countries
when making rotation selections. around the world. You will also have the opportunity to sit the
NAVLE exam towards the end of the course, to practise in
North America.

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