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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 鈥� veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse
the 51吃瓜网 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鈥檚 gain From your third year you will be based at RVC鈥檚 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: 拢9,250*
International tuition fees: 拢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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