Undergraduate veterinary courses
We’re creating a new generation of highly employable veterinary medicine professionals. You will be industry-ready and have a strong commitment to animal welfare.
Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to have a successful career. You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at Preston Campus. And, we’re one of the first UK Universities to use virtual dissection tables (Anatomage Table).
Why choose us to study Veterinary Medicine?
Real-world experience
Experience an immersive and practically-focused curriculum with clinical placements from Year 1.Contextual admissions
We offer a reduced entry tariff for those whose life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges.Student wellbeing
We offer a dedicated student wellbeing programme. You'll be supported every step of the way.
Postgraduate vet courses
Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes will develop your veterinary knowledge and enhance your career. They're delivered by a team of expert academics, and most of our courses can be done fully online to fit around your existing commitments.
Which postgraduate vet course is right for me?
Our MSc Global Applications in One Health and One Welfare is perfect if you want to enhance your career and already hold a degree in:
- Biomedical Science or Bioveterinary Science
- Animal Science
- Zoology
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medicine
The course explores the ‘One Health’ approach to support global sustainable development, recognising the interdependence of health in humans, domestic and wild animals, plants and the wider environment. For ‘One Welfare’, we highlight the interconnections between animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment.
We’ve put together a portfolio of online veterinary postgraduate courses that are designed to elevate your career. They can fit around your existing commitments, and they're perfect if you already have a degree in:
- Veterinary Nursing
- Veterinary Physiotherapy
- Veterinary Medicine
- or a related Honours degree and experiential learning (e.g. veterinary practice management)
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Want to practice as a qualified veterinary physiotherapist (subject to accreditation)? Our MSc/PGCert Veterinary Physiotherapy & Clinical Rehabilitation course will develop your underpinning knowledge, professional skills and clinical skills. It’s delivered partly in-person and partly online, and it’s perfect if you already hold a degree in:
- Zoology
- Bioveterinary Science
- Veterinary Nursing
- Physiotherapy (Human)
- Veterinary Medicine or Science
- Or related degree with equivalent experiential learning
We also have a team of Canine Teaching Assistants to help our BVMS students learn key animal-handling skills.
Our facilities plan
We're building a set of state-of-the-art set facilities for our veterinary medicine courses.Take the next step
Study a degree at UCLan
Interested in studying a degree with us? From exploring accommodation to visiting us at an Open Day, find out everything you need to know about life at UCLan.
Frequently asked questions
Your future in veterinary medicine
Our courses prepare you for further study in vet and life sciences. They'll also prepare you to enter the field of veterinary medicine or advance your career.
Studying veterinary medicine could lead to a future career as a:
- Veterinary surgeon
- Animal nutritionist
- Research scientist (life sciences)
- Environmental consultant
- Zoologist
Useful links
How to apply for veterinary medicine (BVMS)
Thinking about applying to study veterinary medicine at the University of Central Lancashire? We have put together some guidance to help you with your application.
Veterinary medicine contextual admissions
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Accommodation
There’s something special about living in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. With a wide range of accommodation options, we'll help you find the right place for you.
Life in Preston
At university, you'll make friends for life, explore your potential and discover new passions. There are plenty more reasons why you'll love living in Preston too.
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