Whether your aim is to sit the statutory membership examination for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, return to veterinary practice after a break or gain new skills, our Veterinary General Practice PGCert provides the foundational knowledge you need to succeed.
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.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours veterinary degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
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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.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
COMPANION ANIMAL STUDIES
EQUINE STUDIES
PRODUCTION ANIMAL STUDIES
Semester 1 & 2
Compulsory
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH, PATHOLOGY AND PROFESSIONALISM
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