School of Veterinary Medicine

Our School of Veterinary Medicine delivers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our courses cover veterinary medicine, bioveterinary science, veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and veterinary clinical practice.

  • Brand new

    Our new vet school is the first of its kind in Lancashire and one of only two in the north of England.
  • Industry-ready graduates

    We focus on producing industry-ready graduates with practical, ethical, and clinical reasoning skills. Practical placements at local, regional and national veterinary surgeries and hospitals.
  • First in the world

    Our university will become one of the first in the world to take advantage of a virtual dissection platform. It uses renowned veterinary Anatomage technology to help teach animal anatomy.
  • Research opportunities

    You will have many opportunities to cross collaborate with staff and students from veterinary and human health subjects in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences..

Our vision and mission statement

The School of Veterinary Medicine believes that everyone, regardless of background, has an opportunity to turn their aspirations of a career in animal care into a reality.

Contextual admissions for BVMS

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We firmly believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education. We offer a reduced entry tariff for those whose life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges.

View our contextual admissions policy
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Learn from an expert team of veterinary and animal science lecturers with a wealth of clinical experience.
Learn from an expert team of veterinary and animal science lecturers with a wealth of clinical experience.

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Student life

Make friends for life, explore your potential and discover new passions. Find out what to expect from your student experience and why you'll love living in the North West.

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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Our staff

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Dr Heather Bacon
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine

Heather is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience of veterinary practice across a range of sectors including private practice, charity work and academia. Heather has worked in the UK and internationally and has a particular interest in veterinary skills training, clinical…

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Dr Hettie Thomas
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine

Hettie is a veterinary surgeon who has worked across a range of sectors including private veterinary practice, for charitable organisations and in academia. Hettie has a particular interest in pain management and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions which have led her to u…

Partner college

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