This 2-day introduction to higher education is a fantastic opportunity for students who are considering studying a Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing. Students selected to join the Easter School will have the opportunity to experience university life and teaching; including animal handling and practical sessions, in world-class laboratories as well as investigating animal anatomy through specimens. Throughout the event students will be supported by RVC Student Ambassadors, Staff and the opportunity to build a network with like-minded students who have a passion for improving animal health and welfare.

The Year 10 Easter School is free to attend. The following expenses are covered: Food and drinks whilst on campus, transport to and from the campus, all equipment and activities. 

Applications Open: 30th January 2025

Applications Close: 7th March 2025 at 5pm GMT

Eligibility

• The Year 10 Easter School is a non-residential, opportunity for current Year 10 pupils who meet our Widening Participation eligibility criteria who live within a 50 mile radius of either RVC Campus.

The RVC is dedicated to being an organisation in which equity, diversity and inclusion underpin all that we do.  Eligibility for this opportunity is targeted to support under-represented individuals, as we believe students from every background should be able to access advice, guidance and support in order to help them progress to and benefit from the transformative experience of higher education.   For more information on our commitment to improve equality of opportunity for under-represented groups please read our Access & Participation Plan (APP).

“It has been great being able to explore my passion more. I really hope I can join RVC in the coming years!”

“This has really helped me solidify my future plans to go into vet med at the RVC in the future and get myself ready to meet the requirements for a level I hope to see you again.”

“Getting to go there genuinely means so much to me and getting the chance to speak to actual students was so special. RVC is such a warm and welcoming place and I think it’s great how inclusive it is for everyone regardless of circumstance”

“I just want to say how much I enjoyed this course, it was so much fun and I met so many inspiring people!"

If you are a teacher, adviser or learner who is interested in finding out more about the RVC Sutton Trust Summer School, please contact us at schools@rvc.ac.uk.