Veterinary Medicine (5-year programme)
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.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: AAA in one set of exams (required: Chemistry at A, Biology at A) IB: 38 points with 666 at HL
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
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for Veterinary Medicine (5-year programme) at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB.