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Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies (Edinburgh Vet School)

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About Edinburgh Vet School

The University of Edinburgh mixes the best of tradition with award-winning, progressive teaching - the veterinary faculty is referred to independently as The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The vet school’s outstanding hospital and teaching facilities provide an excellent environment for developing practical and clinical skills.

They offer many opportunities to get involved in biological research as part of the vibrant research community. You will also learn valuable communication, team-building and business management skills and keep a personal and professional development portfolio throughout the BVM&S programme to record elements of study in the professional and clinical skills course for help with small animals.

The Edinburgh Vet School is accredited by both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) allowing graduates to practise veterinary medicine throughout the UK, Europe, North America and Australasia. The year group size at royal dick school of veterinary studies is about 110 students.

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University of Edinburgh Veterinary Medicine Course Structure

Edinburgh Vet School has a spiral curriculum, meaning that subjects are re-visited and continually built on as the course progresses. course structure is designed in a way that the vast majority of subjects are re-visited and built on as the course progresses (for example, the professional and clinical skills module spans over four years in total). In your final year of Edinburgh Veterinary Medicine, as is standard for many vet schools, you undertake clinical rotations and research. Throughout this time you will spend time at Dicks Edinburgh & the Edinburgh Vet School Hospital. There is graduate entry veterinary medicine at Edinburgh, which has its own requirements (see website).

Intercalation

BVetSci programmes are available to students who have successfully completed their second year of their Veterinary Medicine/Science degree. Options include: biochemistry, biomedical sciences, immunology, infectious diseases, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, reproductive biology and zoology.

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What Makes The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies Unique?

At Edinburgh you will benefit from a very close-knit community of students and a dedicated student support team that take a personal interest in your well-being and success. You will be assigned a school house and a personal tutor who will support you throughout your studies, providing academic advice and a route to pastoral care.

First year students also benefit from peer assisted learning models with more senior students facilitating discussions with junior students. With over 260 student societies to take part in, nightlife, countryside and festivals, Edinburgh is a big city with a small-town feel, which has something for everyone. Gaining a place to study at vet school Edinburgh will provide a solid foundation for the rest of your career.

You will live in one of the safest cities in Europe and one that is regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. Edinburgh offers you an incredible opportunity to experience an exceptional education in a thriving and multicultural environment. If you have a particular interest in Animal Welfare, the Jeanne Marchig Centre is dedicated to this - one of very few centres of its kind.

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University of Edinburgh Veterinary Medicine Entry Requirements

GCSE

GCSE Physics & English Grade 4 (C)

A Levels

AAA in Chemistry, Biology and one other subject approved for entry to the veterinary degree programme. If Physics has not been studied to A level, a good pass at GCSE is required

38 points. This must include a minimum of 666 in Higher level Chemistry, Biology and one other subject. If Physics is not taken at Standard or Higher level then competency in this subject must be demonstrated at a lower level (GCSE or equivalent).

Scottish Higher

Candidates are required to take a sixth year and undertake Advanced Highers. AAAAB Five Highers including Chemistry (A), Biology (A) and either Mathematics or Physics to be achieved by the end of S5. If Biology has not been studied in S5, it should be taken in S6 to Higher level. BB at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and another science subject. If possible Advanced Higher Biology, as this will be beneficial for the first year of the course. If Physics has not previously been studied to Higher level, it should be studied in sixth year to National 5 level for vet school in Edinburgh.

Pre-U

D3, D3, D3 (or a combination of D3 and A level grade A) in Chemistry, Biology and one other University-approved subject.

Post Grad

There is graduate entry veterinary medicine at Edinburgh - please consult their website for the latest information.

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Edinburgh Vet School Work Experience

Minimum Requirement

None

Specifics

The royal dick Edinburgh do not ask for specific types or the number of days/weeks required for work experience as it depends, to some extent, on the opportunities available to individual candidates. The broader the experience, the better, but you should not gain experience to the detriment of your academic studies. You should, however, gain both veterinary practice and animal work experience - as much and varied as possible.

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Edinburgh Gateway To Vet Medicine Course

Not offered

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Edinburgh Vet School Personal Statement

The Admissions Committee looks for evidence of career exploration prior to application (through work experience gained) and evidence of non-academic achievements and interests which could involve social involvement, school responsibilities, leadership, cultural, sporting, musical, vocational and voluntary achievements and interests and hobbies. This should be reflected and discussed in your Personal Statement.

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University of Edinburgh Veterinary School SAQ

Not required

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Royal Dick Vet School Admissions

None required

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Royal Dick Vet School Interview Questions

The Edinburgh BVM&S interview format is a form of multiple mini interview (MMI). The interview will be a series of seven 10 minute stations with an interviewer at five of the seven stations. Two of the stations will be unstaffed. A welcome talk, tour and an opportunity to chat informally with current students is also included during the afternoon. Candidates will be asked to arrive at Easter Bush Campus at around 12.30pm and will be finished by 5pm. Make sure you allow plenty of time to get to and from the Campus as it is a short journey away from the city centre.

For international multiple mini interviews, the format will be similar apart from a tour of the campus and rather than current students, there will be alumni of the School available to chat to. Candidates are welcome to contact the Admissions Team if they would prefer to be interviewed in Edinburgh or would like to organise an individual tour of the campus for them at a later date.

There are seven MMI stations:

Work Experience
Career Exploration and Awareness of being a Professional
Scientific Data Interpretation
Awareness of Animal Welfare
Moral and Ethical Dilemma
Practical Manual Task
Numeracy (pen/paper only - no calculators or electronic devices permitted)

Following interview, 100% of your offer is weighed on interview scoring, so a strong performance is essential to gain a place to study on the Edinburgh Veterinary Medicine course.

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Royal Dick Veterinary Medicine Accreditation

RCVS

Yes

AVMA

Yes

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Edinburgh University Veterinary Open Day

Details of Edinburgh Vet School's 2021 open day are yet to be confirmed, so we recommend you join their mailing list to keep up to date: https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/studying/undergraduate/campus-visits/our-open-days

You can also do a virtual tour in the meantime: https://virtualvisits.ed.ac.uk/ug