Bachelor of Veterinary Science

About this course

Veterinary science is the medical and scientific discipline concerned with the health and disease of animals, and its scope is vast: it encompasses companion animals such as dogs and cats, farm livestock, horses, zoo and wildlife species, and the animals used in biomedical research. The profession requires a deep grounding in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and clinical medicine alongside the practical skills and professional judgement to diagnose and treat patients who cannot describe their own symptoms. Veterinary science also has a critical public health dimension, since many infectious diseases affecting humans originate in animals, and food safety depends on the health of the animals that enter the food chain. At the Royal Veterinary College, the BVetMed (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) degree is one of the world's most prestigious veterinary qualifications. The five-

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 96% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 6 / 100Veterinarians · 95% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Veterinary nurses · 1% of graduatescards →

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