Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biological Sciences] From University of Plymouth

ThisÊVeterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year course at University of Nottingham helps widen participation in veterinary medicine and surgery. It provides an opportunity for students who might not otherwise consider entry to the profession, due to lack of opportunity or disadvantaging circumstances.ÊÊ

Alongside preliminary year students, you will study the basic science subjects of:

• animal biology

• animal care and behaviour

• chemistry

These are taught in integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas interlink. You will learn key chemical concepts, and the knowledge required of animal biology.

In addition, you will:

• broaden your understanding of relevant industries

• develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society

• expand your animal handling skills

On successful completion of the year, you will join year one of the five-year BVM BVS with integrated BVMedSci course.

You will be provided with the knowledge, and the intellectual, practical and professional skills to fulfil the demands required of you to succeed and develop as an accomplished veterinary professional. You will be equipped with a thorough preparation in all aspects of basic, applied and clinical veterinary science, together with an ability for deductive thought, problem solving and research.

At the end of year three you will graduate with the Bachelor of Veterinary Medical Sciences (BVMedSci), and at the end of year five you will graduate with both the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) and Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degrees.

Graduate destinations include:

• Mark Westwood - Veterinary Surgeon and Director, Pawsquad Stamford and OakhamÊ

• Will Garton - Managing Director, Anvivets

• Rachel Whalley - Veterinary Surgeon, Northampton Vets4Pets

• Mark Plested - Diagnostic Imagine Resident, RVC

Average starting salary and career progression

100% of undergraduates in the school who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £27,620 with the highest being £36,000.