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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery - BVMBVS
Sutton Bonington - Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
5 Year
Course overview
Our veterinary course is highly rated by our students.
You'll learn theory and practical aspects of domestic, wild and exotic species, with clinical experience integrated throughout the course. Practicing with our Clinical Associates on your placement year ensures you learn a varied case-load of animals and treatments.
Teaching is delivered through body system-based modules in years one and two, which integrate traditional medical subjects, such as anatomy and physiology. Topics are then repeated within a clinical module in year three or four.
Uniquely, our courses have an integrated BVMedSci, saving you a year of study, tuition fees and living costs. This part of the course will help enhance your ability for continual learning and development in veterinary medicine through research.
99% student satisfaction, National Student Survey 2021.
Why choose this course?
1st - for student satisfaction since 2010. (National Student Survey 2010-2021)
Dual intake - Choose when you start - September or April. (Visit the dual intake webpage)
Modern facilities - Our purpose-built vet school lets you get hands-on with animals.
Hands on - Experience animal handling and RCVS day one competencies from the moment you start the course.
Placements - Opportunities for placements in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos and specialist animal centres, give you a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine.
5th in the UK - Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024
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.
This module considers: animal health and husbandry; animal handling; housing and animal environments; animal industries and/or the role of the different species in the society; legislation and regulatory bodies.
This module considers: Structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and lymphoreticular systems; Basic introduction to Microbiology; Basic introduction to haematology and immunology; Development of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; Regulation and adaptation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; Methods for clinical evaluation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
This module considers: structure and function of the neuromuscular system in common and domestic animals, and other selected species; development of the neuromuscular system; adaptation of the neuromuscular system in different species; examination and diagnostic techniques used in evaluation of the neuromuscular system; an introduction to clinical neurology and the study of animal behaviour.
This module considers: Principles of veterinary science; Methods of learning, study and assessment; Computer literacy; Use of learning resources; Problem solving skills; Professional conduct; Communication skills; Time and stress management.
This module considers: the basic anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the endocrine and integument systems; an introduction to clinical dermatology; histology, gross anatomy and function; non-reproductive endocrine system including the pituitary, adrenal and thyroid glands; endocrine pancreas, and ectoparasitology, microbiology and cytology; practical and clinical relevance sessions on functional and clinical issues and anatomy and histology; self-directed learning.
This module considers: structure and function of the gastrointestinal system and body wall; development of the gastrointestinal system; regulation and adaptation of the gastrointestinal system; digestion and metabolism; pharmacology of the gastrointestinal system; microbiology and parasitology of the gastrointestinal system; methods for clinical evaluation of the gastrointestinal system; nutrient utilisation; animal nutrition.
In this module you will gain an understanding of the basic principles of veterinary science, including: diagnostic imaging; basic communication skills such history taking; an understanding and application of methods of learning, study and assessment; an understanding of the principles and methods of critical appraisal of scientific literature; an understanding of the ethical decision making skills required of veterinary surgeons including the presentation of an ethical stance with reference to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' ?Guide to Professional Conduct.
The aims of the module are to provide students with: Fundamental knowledge of core areas required for clinical practice; Ability to apply that knowledge to a wide range of clinical scenarios involving all species evaluated in practice; The ability to use different learning resources; Development of skills involved in problem solving and decision making in clinical situations; Strategies to manage time and develop independent learning; An ability to reflect on their own ability and plan methods to address learning gaps; Develop communication skills; An ability to draw together basic clinical and practical skills and apply to a wide variety of scenarios.
The aims of the module are to provide students with: An understanding of and skills to practice resilience, ad self-care, and awareness of mental health principles. An understanding of veterinary team working relationships. Skills for communication, consultation, and develop understanding and empathy with other member of veterinary teams, and clients, especially under challenging circumstance. An understanding of principles of management, marketing, business entrepreneurship and finance. An understanding of the role of the RCVS, BVA, VMD, Trading standards, and VDS in veterinary professional life. Basic skills in selecting and applying for jobs.
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to veterinary public and animal health standards, processes and issues including animal foodstuffs, transmittable, notifiable, zoonotic, reportable, and transboundary diseases and animal welfare.
This module enables students to experience contemporary research methods by requiring them to design a research programme and perform data analysis activities aimed at solving a specific veterinary biomedical problem. They will analyse and interpret data, read and collate previous information and results relevant to their problem, write a clear and concise report in the form of a proposal for future research. Students will complete three mentored research rotations, from a choice of nine options, to provide students with insights into a variety of data analysis approaches relevant to veterinary medicine. including data based on laboratory work, audit, experimental or observational studies or an extended literature review.
The aim of this module is to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in equine clinical veterinary practice.
The aim of this module is to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in farm animal clinical veterinary practice.
The aim of this module is to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in small animal clinical veterinary practice.
The final year is lecture free with students undertaking 26 weeks of rotations at the School's Clinical Associates and at the School. The rotations are divided into 3 themes: small animal, equine and farm animal/veterinary public health/zoo/wildlife practice.
The aim of this module is to equip students with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in small animal clinical veterinary practice.
The final year is lecture free, with students undertaking 26 weeks of rotations at the School?s Clinical Associates and at the School. Rotations are each two weeks long and all students undertake the same set of ten ?core? rotations, in addition to three ?track? rotations selected according to the student?s main area of clinical interest and/or future career plans.
The final year is lecture free with students undertaking 26 weeks of rotations at the School's Clinical Associates and at the School.
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