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Veterinary Medicine (5-year programme)

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Veterinary Medicine
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
D100
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 38

Entry requirements

A level: AAA in one set of exams (required: Chemistry at A, Biology at A) IB: 38 points with 666 at HL

About this course

BVM&S in Veterinary Medicine (5-year programme), a veterinary medicine degree focused on animal health and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills. Graduation from the programme grants eligibility for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and international accrediting bodies, permitting professional practice in the UK and numerous overseas countries. The first year covers the foundations through The Animal Body 1 and 2, Animal Life and Food Safety 1, and Professional and Clinical Skills 1. The second year continues with The Animal Body 3 and 4, Animal Life and Food Safety 2, Professional and Clinical Skills 2, and Student research component (foundation skills). The third year introduces the Clinical Foundation Course, Integrated Clinical Course: Cat and Dog, Professional and Clinical Skills 3, and Veterinary Pathology. The fourth year advances into Integrated Clinical Courses in Farm Animal, Equine, and Exotics, Professional and Clinical Skills 4, and Veterinary Public Health. The final year concludes with Final year rotations- core and selected, alongside a student research component.

Modules

  • The Animal Body 1 and 2
  • Animal Life and Food Safety 1
  • Professional and Clinical Skills 1
  • The Animal Body 3 and 4
  • Animal Life and Food Safety 2
  • Professional and Clinical Skills 2
  • Student research component (foundation skills)
  • Clinical Foundation Course
  • Integrated Clinical Course: Cat and Dog
  • Professional and Clinical Skills 3
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Integrated Clinical Courses in Farm Animal, Equine, and Exotics
  • Professional and Clinical Skills 4
  • Veterinary Public Health
  • Final year rotations- core and selected
  • Student research component