Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year University of Nottingham

Overview

The preliminary year builds your scientific knowledge and confidence so you can progress directly into the five-year Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year degree offered by University of Nottingham .

You will study integrated modules in animal biology, animal care and behaviour, and chemistry, designed to show how core science subjects connect and how they apply to real veterinary practice.

After successfully completing and passing examinations for the preliminary year, you automatically join the main degree. Veterinary medicine is a hands-on profession, so your training focuses on early and continuous experience with live animals, real clinical environments and a broad mix of small animal, farm animal and equine practice. 

With world-recognised accreditation and a unique network of clinical associates instead of a single teaching hospital, the vet school offers one of the widest and most varied experiences in the UK.

Careers 

Studying the veterinary course gives you all the knowledge and practical skills you'll need to become a registered veterinary professional. You will be prepared in all aspects of basic, applied and clinical veterinary science, with an ability for deductive thought, problem-solving and research.

Some of the graduates have gone to work for:

• RSPCA
• PDSA
• Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at University of Nottingham
• Oakham Veterinary Hospital Equine
• The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
• Paragon Veterinary Group
• Rainbow Equine Hospital
• Highcroft Vet Referrals
• Rood & Riddle
• Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic
• Pawsquad
• Anvivets
• Vets4Pets
• YourVets