Frequently Asked Questions

Are ECTS credits applicable to these 50-Hour short courses?
No, they are only awarded for our 240-hour short courses.

I am interested in applying for a 50-Hour short course and I am registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). I would like to know whether the RCVS registration document would be a substitute for the degree certificate as I would rather not post the original in case it should be mislaid.
The RCVS certificate will not be considered a substitute, as this document does not include the date that the award was obtained. However, the RCVS certificate will be considered a substitute if you are applying for one of the distance learning 35-hour short courses.
If you feel uncomfortable in posting your original document to us, you can request that your Awarding Institution write a letter to the Admissions Department confirming both the award obtained and date.

I am very worried about my original document becoming mislaid in the post, is there another way I can provide this information to the Admissions Department?
If you are based in the UK, you are welcome to visit the Admissions Department at the University of London with your original documents and they will be pleased to take photocopies for you.
Copies can be verified by either the Awarding Institution or by the Local British Council.

I would like to understand more about the actual subjects covered in each of the 50-Hour short courses before I apply. Can this information be made available beforehand?
The Distance Learning Course Administrator would be pleased to send you further information and answer any specific queries you may have. Please e-mail DLP@rvc.ac.uk.

I am extremely interested in applying for a 50-Hour short course, but I am worried because the deadline of 1st November has now passed. Does this mean I will have to wait another year to apply?
There is no specific deadline as a rolling application process applies to these courses. There are no exams and the Tutor Marked Assignment assessment may be submitted as soon as you feel ready.

The 50-Hour short courses are of great interest to me, but I am concerned that my qualifications do not meet all of the entry requirements. What can you advise please, as I really do not want to complete the application form if it’s a waste of time?
You may contact the Distance Learning Course Administrator by e-mailing DLP@rvc.ac.uk and provide details of both your qualifications and work experience obtained and the Course Director will be pleased to advise if you should apply.

This ia a sizeable financial commitment and even though I am extremely interested in studying with you, I would like to view the course materials and perhaps have some communication with the Course Director. Would this be possible please?
We fully appreciate both the time and financial implications and, we will do all we can, to provide as much information as possible prior to application. We would be happy to arrange a telephone appointment with the Course Director, or even face-to-face meeting and answer any queries you may have. Please e-mail the Distance Learning Course Administrator DLP@rvc.ac.uk to discuss.

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