Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year, BVMBVS

Course summary

Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. You'll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.After completing your gateway year you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.

During the gateway year you'll study the science that underpins animal biology and chemistry. Biology topics include cell structure, biochemistry, health and disease. Chemistry topics include compounds, reactions, atomic structures and bonding. You'll also learn about animal behaviour and care, gain an understanding of relevant industries, develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society and practice your animal handling skills. There are a total of five modules in the gateway year. After successfully completing your gateway year, you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.