Veterinary Medicine and Science (Hons) University of Surrey

Overview

The Veterinary Medicine and Science (Hons) programme offered by the University of Surrey will equip you with skills to excel in a competitive field, exploring animal health in our exceptional facilities, including one of Europe's most sophisticated pathology centres.

Career opportunities

• Study a hands-on curriculum, designed in collaboration with our partnership of veterinary practices and scientific research institutes, and learn to meet the diverse needs of companion, production, equine, laboratory animals, and exotic and wildlife species. This Veterinary Medicine and Science programme is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which means that on successful completion of your studies, you'll have the academic requirements needed to register to work as a veterinary surgeon. Once registered, you can practise throughout the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Once you’ve graduated, you can also apply to practise outside of the UK and you’ll be recognised for automatic registration by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) and the Singaporean Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS). We’re currently working towards accreditation by the European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education (EAEVE). 100 per cent of graduates from the School of Veterinary Medicine go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA). With a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Science you could take a role in:
• Veterinary clinical practice

• Pathology

• Conservation medicine

• Research science

• The pharmaceutical industry

• Food safety

• Veterinary public health and policy.

Accreditation

Accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).

Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon with that body.

On successful completion of this course, you’re recognised for automatic registration by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)