Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS

Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. Youll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.<br/>In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.<br/>After completing your gateway year youll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- 1st - for student satisfaction since 2010. (National Student Survey 2010-2021)<br/><br/><br/>- Modern facilities - Our purpose-built vet school lets you get hands-on with animals.<br/><br/><br/>- Hands on - Experience animal handling and RCVS day one competencies from the moment you start the course.<br/><br/><br/>- Placements - Placement opportunities in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos and specialist animal centres, give you a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine.<br/><br/><br/>- 5th in the UK - Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024<br/><br/><br/>- Dual intake - Choose when you start - September or April. (Visit the dual intake webpage)<br/><br/><br/>- Three qualifications - Graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) and Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degree. Plus gain an additional award of BVMedSci, after completing an integrated research project in your third year.<br/>