This unique 3-day programme, for those students who are aspiring to study a degree in Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing, provides the opportunity to experience what studying at the RVC’s London and Hertfordshire campuses is like. Comprehensive support and expert advice is delivered by RVC Student Ambassadors and staff throughout the Summer School to help build confidence and a sense of belonging. During the programme, like-minded students will engage in practical activities and a range of animal handling work experience as well as develop skills and knowledge to help support university decision-making.

The RVC Year 11 Summer 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.

This Summer School is a free to attend, non-residential, opportunity for current Year 11 pupils from under-represented backgrounds. To participate in this activity you must attend a state school, live within a 50 mile radius of either RVC Campus, and meet a number of other Widening Participation eligibility criteria such as being the first in the family to go to university, being eligible for Free School Meals, or living in an area with low progression rates to higher education.

The RVC is dedicated to being an organisation in which equity, diversity and inclusion underpin all that we do.   Eligibility for this bursary 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): www.rvc.ac.uk/study/rvc-is-open-for-all/access-and-participation

“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.