Veterinary Medicine

About this course

Veterinary medicine is one of the most demanding and rewarding of the health sciences, requiring a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathology and pharmacology of multiple species, combined with the clinical skills to diagnose and treat disease, the surgical competence to operate when necessary, and the communication skills to work with animal owners, farmers and colleagues across healthcare, regulatory and research settings. Veterinary surgeons play a vital role not only in animal health and welfare but in public health, food safety and the control of diseases that can pass between animals and humans. At the University of Cambridge, this six-year full-time degree is structured in two distinct phases. You will spend the first three years studying the scientific foundations of veterinary medicine, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, animal beh

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