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Veterinary General Practice PGCert

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Why choose this course

Study on a course that has been designed and supported by veterinary educators with a wealth of general practice experience.
Gain a thorough understanding of the skills and attributes required for veterinary general practice in the UK. This UK Level 7 qualification will help international veterinarians prepare for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) statutory membership examination.
Expand your existing professional knowledge and skill set to advance your career or gain the support and guidance necessary to return to veterinary practice in the UK after a career break.
Benefit from a flexible, online course structure, with access to an extensive virtual library of learning materials.

What you will study

On this course, you will learn about the skills and attributes required in the UK for small animal general practice, equine general practice, production animal general practice, and veterinary public health, pathology and professional skills.

You will be taught the Day One Competencies that are required for new graduate veterinarians, as established by the RCVS.

You will also learn the importance of sustainability, employability, resourcefulness and resilience, digital capabilities, and global and cultural awareness and how they relate to the role of a veterinarian.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Whether your aim is to register with the RCVS to practise in the UK, gain a PGCert to expand your skill set or return to the workforce after a career break, this course will provide you with the necessary support and training.

Completion of this PGCert will provide you with the knowledge and understanding required to prepare for the RCVS statutory membership examination. Veterinarians who are not registered with the RCVS must pass this examination to practise in the UK.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 5,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Surrey hosts around 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable. This includes international orientation sessions, an induction registration talk and campus tours.
Surrey Research Park's 200+ companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Veterinary Medicine

    5th out of 11 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    171 79%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    8th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    4th

    2

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