Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry Programme - 4-year programme) (BVM&S) D102

Introducing BVM&S Veterinary Medicine (Graduate Entry Programme - 4-year programme)

The Graduate Entry Programme (GEP) is a four-year programme. It allows graduates with a relevant first degree in a biological or animal science subject to attain a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) degree and register as a veterinary surgeon.

Graduation from this programme will make you eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as international accrediting bodies. You will be able to practice veterinary medicine in the UK and overseas.

How will I learn?

You will be taught through a combination of:

• lectures
• small-group teaching tutorials
• practical work
• case-based learning

Our virtual learning environments will support your studies. These include:

• a virtual farm
• a virtual post-mortem room
• a virtual hospital
• a virtual pharmacy

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by:

• exams
• coursework
• practical and clinical work

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

This programme will train and prepare you for a career as a veterinary practitioner, either in general practice or in a specialised field of practice, such as:

• small animal
• farm animal
• equine
• exotic animal

It also prepares you for further training in a specialised clinical field.

Opportunities exist for you to get involved in:

• wildlife disease prevention
• endangered species conservation
• government service
• livestock husbandry education in the developing world

Research

Alternatively, you can pursue a research career.

Our school incorporates the Roslin Institute. This, along with the Moredun Research Institute and Scotland's Rural College, makes up the Easter Bush Research Consortium. Together, we have one of the world's highest concentrations of animal scientists.

Careers in other areas

While many of our graduates enter the veterinary profession for life, many others find that their training at Edinburgh enables them to pursue a career in:

• research
• government
• private enterprise
• academia

You can find more information on career prospects at the BVM&S website.

BVM&S career prospects