Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc
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Location
Aberystwyth University (Aber)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
This degree is being offered in partnership with Aberystwyth University and the
first two years of study will take place at Aberystwyth. Applications must be made to, and will be processed by, the RVC. Interviews will be held in Aberystwyth.This degree is designed to meet the growing needs for competent practitioners to work in rural mixed practice. Through this comprehensive course you will acquire an understanding of the basic biological principles of normal body function, the ability to distinguish the pathological from the normal, prevent disease and safely manage the processes of animal production. You will explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge through research and develop the expertise to diagnose and treat disease, alleviate suffering and develop the professional skills you will need to work and communicate effectively in practice.In the first two years, you will be based in the heart of Wales at Aberystwyth University, studying the biology underpinning veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse and companion animal handling and examination skills, and developing your communication, problem solving and team working skills. Aberystwyth University has a long history of animal health teaching and research and is committed to educational excellence. Welsh-speaking students will have the option of taking some parts of the course in Years 1 and 2 in Welsh.From your third year you will be based at RVC鈥檚 Hawkshead campus where you will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills in clinical science. You will experience clinical practice at the RVC as well as private veterinary practice. Additionally, in your fourth or fifth year you will return to Aberystwyth University for specialist clinical training for a short period.
Application deadline
15 October
Tuition fees
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拢 47,960per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : AAA
Biology at grade A;Chemistry at grade A; A third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies).We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum.A* grades are not required and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A.There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the thir
VIEW MOREUniversity information
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
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Campus address
Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Royal College Street, Westminster, NW1 0TU, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
8th out of 11
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Entry standards
/ Max 217169 78%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10098.0 98%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.00 75%10th
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