School of Veterinary Medicine
The SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine uses innovative teaching methods to prepare students for work in the increasingly important rural mixed practice, agricultural and food sectors.
As only the third Veterinary School in Scotland and the first in over 150 years, the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine will prepare students for work in the increasingly important rural mixed practice, agricultural and food sectors.
Why are we different? The SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine will use innovative teaching methods and curriculum design to ensure that students are fully prepared to work in the variety of high demand sectors.
We offer new pathway programmes aimed at those from rural backgrounds who are familiar with the agricultural sector but may not have - or been able to get - the required scientific foundations.
Latest news: updated 21 June 2024
SRUC’s Veterinary training programme (Bachelor of Veterinary Science, BVSci) will enter clearing on the 5th of July 2024. Whilst all the quality assessments for SRUC’s application for taught degree awarding powers are complete, issues surrounding the change of First Minister in Scotland and the ongoing UK parliamentary elections, have resulted in a delay to SRUC receiving UK Privy Council and Scottish Government confirmation of an in-force date.
Thus, the SRUC BVSci Veterinary Science degree will enter UCAS clearing with the intention of registering students onto the programme in October/early November 2024. Students who are successful in their application following interview, will be contacted directly to confirm their start date.
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Veterinary services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas of animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.
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Veterinary research
Our research covers animal behaviour & welfare, genetics & genomics and disease & epidemiology.
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RCVS accreditation status
As for all new vet schools in the UK, we are working towards accreditation with the RCVS.
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