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RVET D101 6
R84 YEARS

INSTITUTION UCAS CODE DURATION
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

with Intercalated Year

D101

CAMPUS: Camden/Hawkshead f www.rvc.ac.uk/intercalated-bvetmed

This programme allows you to study the five-year BVetMed course plus an additional year completing
an intercalated degree. The additional year of study means that you will gain a more rounded education,
additional scientific context, and carry out in-depth research to better your understanding.

COURSE OVERVIEW
In your intercalated year, you can study a BSc course on offer Intercalated BSc Comparative Pathology: Pathology, the
at other UK universities, or one of two tailor-made intercalated science of disease, is central to understanding and conduct
BSc courses at the RVC. These are available for intercalation for of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical medicine and
second and third year veterinary, medical and dentistry students. surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists who are
trained in pathology and pathology techniques to fulfil the ever-
Intercalated BSc Bioveterinary Sciences: aimed at students growing demand for such expertise arising from clinical practice,
with a strong interest in research. The programme allows you academia and industry.
to develop your interests in cutting-edge scientific research and
aims to equip you with a passion for biomedical research within This course is particularly suited for students who want to get a
the context of a diverse range of species, an appreciation of more in-depth first-hand experience of contemporary pathology
the fundamental principles of bioveterinary disciplines, and an than is possible on a standard veterinary degree, or who think
understanding of the complexity of comparative biology. they may be interested in scientific research following graduation.
This intercalated programme will stimulate curiosity at the
boundaries of research in pathology and infectious disease.

STUDY
Please see page 64 for an outline of what is studied during degree programme. You will have a choice of different projects,
the five-year programme, along with the practical and clinical from a broad range of specialisation including locomotion,
teaching delivered. You will typically study your intercalated year reproduction, cell and molecular biology, physiology,
between the second and third year of the Bachelor of Veterinary epidemiology, infection and immunity. For this part of the course
Medicine course. During the year you will take modules that you will work with an established academic team who will help
are credit rated. One credit is equivalent to 10 hours study to guide your research and ensure you develop any skills you
time (including home study and exam revision). To pass the need to complete the study. For the BSc Bioveterinary Sciences
intercalated year you will need to complete 120 credits of study. your project will count either 30 or 60 credits towards your
intercalated degree, for BSc Comparative Pathology all projects
Research project will contribute 60 credits to your intercalated degree.
Throughout your intercalated year, emphasis is placed on a
research project, which accounts for half of the intercalated

You will have the option to take a placement year in a work place gaining work-place skills and experience relevant to your degree
whilst earning a Certificate in Work-based Learning and Research.
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