Veterinary Medicine

Our new School of Veterinary Medicine is the first of its kind in Lancashire and one of only two in the north of England.

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).

We have also partnered with Myerscough College & University Centre. You’ll have access to their outstanding facilities to develop your practical skills. This includes animal handling, animal husbandry, clinical skills facilities and working farm.

Our facilities plan includes:

Adelphi Building Clinical Skills Suite
Greenbank Building refurbishment. This includes further clinical skills suites and dedicated facilities
New Veterinary School building

What’s more, our courses will give you the chance to engage in various placements. These will be at local, regional and national veterinary medicine surgeries and hospitals. By the time you graduate, you’ll already have significant real-world experience. Many of our graduates will go onto to rewarding careers including:

Animal health
Welfare bodies
Zoos
Government agencies
Research institutes
The NHS
Pharmaceutical Industry
Conservation & ecological organisations
Further study and PhD research

Our experienced team of veterinary professionals and animal scientists will teach you. They have a wealth of clinical and research expertise.

Why choose us to study Veterinary Medicine?

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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…

Leanne teaches across both of our Foundation and BSc Bio veterinary science courses, with a focus on underpinning scientific principles and animal husbandry and welfare. Leanne is looking forward to welcoming students onto the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course fr…

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Students and tutor using the veterinary Anatomage table — Vet Clinical Skills Suite

Our facilities plan

We're building a set of state-of-the-art set facilities for our veterinary medicine courses.

Phase 1 - Adelphi Building Clinical Skills Suite

Phase 2 - Greenbank Veterinary Clinical Skills and Simulation Hub

Phase 3 - Veterinary Medicine Teaching Building

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Concept art - view of the new School of Veterinary Medicine from north east

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Frequently asked questions

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How do you become a vet in the UK?

To become a vet in the UK you must complete a 5 year degree programme at one of the UK’s eleven veterinary schools. 4 years programmes are available if you are a graduate.

After you complete a veterinary degree programme, you will need validation by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Then you will get added to the RCVS register of practising veterinary surgeons.

UK veterinary professionals are regulated by the RCVS. This includes Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses.

See our webpage for more information.

How many years does it take to become a vet?

If you have no prior higher education experience, you can take a 5 year degree programme such as our BVMS programme. Don't worry if you don’t meet the entry requirements. Foundation or gateway courses are available at some universities, like our BVMS (Foundation entry) course. These provide access to veterinary programmes.

If you have a previous science degree, some universities offer 4 year graduate programmes - we don't currently offer this. You'll also need to consider how to fund a second degree.

What is veterinary science?

What is veterinary medicine?

What are bioveterinary sciences?

Are there any scholarships or bursaries available?

There are a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

See the RVCS website for further scholarship and bursary opportunities.

Have more questions about becoming a vet in the UK?

Student living costs

Considering university and concerned about finances? We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.

Visit our cost of living support hub

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

Why study with us?

View our postgraduate veterinary medicine courses

University Centre Myerscough is a TEF Gold winning land-based, science, engineering and sports-specialist institution based near Preston in Lancashire.

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Why choose us to study Veterinary Medicine?

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Meet the team

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Our facilities plan

Phase 1 - Adelphi Building Clinical Skills Suite

Phase 2 - Greenbank Veterinary Clinical Skills and Simulation Hub

Phase 3 - Veterinary Medicine Teaching Building

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