About us

As the UK's newest School of Veterinary Medicine, we are creating a vet school that is different. While embracing the traditional values of professionalism, scientific curiosity and clinical excellence, we are also developing a school with broad horizons.

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Welcome to the School of Veterinary Medicine

Our extensive network of partners in clinical practice, industry and research opens up unique learning opportunities for our students and for industry-relevant research. Our global outlook ensures an international perspective on all aspects of veterinary science.

We recognise that veterinary scientists have important roles to play in addressing some of the major challenges that the world faces. Our graduates will be well prepared to meet both present and future challenges of our ever-changing world. Professor Christopher Proudman, Head of the School of Veterinary Medicine

Mission, vision and values

Our mission

Our mission is to inspire and educate veterinary professionals who will advance veterinary medicine to meet the needs of a changing world.

Our vision

To educate confident and compassionate veterinarians committed to animal welfare, who through clinical and scientific excellence contribute significantly to society with professionalism and integrity.

We will deliver world-leading, multi-disciplinary, translational research and innovative education through local and global partnerships to benefit veterinary and human medicine.

Our values

Accreditation

Our BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science course is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), giving our students the academic requirements needed to register as a Veterinary Surgeon, once they graduate. Once registered, they can practise throughout the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. They can also apply to practise outside of the UK and on successful completion of their course, they’ll be recognised for automatic registration by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). We’re currently working towards accreditation by the European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education (EAEVE).

Partnerships

Reflecting the variety of roles that vets play in society, we are proud to work in close cooperation with a range of key supporting partners in veterinary clinical education. Through joint appointments, ongoing research links and provision of student placements, this diverse group helps us to prepare our graduates for successful and challenging careers.