Studying and living in Brazil was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I learnt so much from the professors and students and have since continued to learn Portuguese. I would highly recommend taking any opportunities to study abroad.
Emma Clayton, BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences
Over the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations have worked with us to give students valuable experience in the professional environment.
New hope is being given to children who suffer from a rare and severe form of epilepsy, thanks to unique research carried out by the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey.
The University of Surrey is delighted to announce that Professor Ali Mobasheri from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey has been inaugurated as President- Elect of the prestigious Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).
Osteoarthritis can potentially be prevented with a good diet and regular exercise, a new expert review published in the Nature Reviews Rheumatology reports.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) inhibits the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections and it is now being widely debated and recognised as a growing threat to global public health.
"We are taught by experts in their fields. I enjoy learning in a collaborative environment characterised by knowledge sharing, passion for the profession and mutual respect."
"I like caring and improving people’s quality of life, therefore being a Physician Associate gives me an opportunity to fulfil that because I will work within the allied medical career."
Canine Chiari-like malformation (CM) is a complex abnormality of the skull, neck and head associated with miniaturisation, which can lead to pain disorders and the spinal cord disease syringomyelia (SM). The number of diagnosed cases and their severity has increased dramatically during the last 20 years and can be seen in many toy breed dogs and their crosses.
Researchers from the University Of Surrey School Of Veterinary Medicine have made advances in the study of the Chiari malformation and Syringomyelia disorder in toy dogs.
"I would definitely recommend doing a placement. It was the best experience of my life and I have gained so much for my CV and myself."
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A study published today in theJournal of Anatomy has made an important breakthrough in the examination of blood vessels in the brain giving scientists a clearer understanding of how dementia, brain cancer and stroke can affect veins and capillaries in this organ.
Research published today in Research in Veterinary Science reveals that vitamin D supplementation reduces the incidence and severity of tuberculosis (TB) in wild boar and red deer. The pilot study of 40 animals was conducted by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from the University of Surrey (UK), Universidad de Extremadura (Spain), and SME Ingulados (Spain).
Researchers from the Universities of Surrey, Nottingham and Liverpool are undertaking a collaborative survey of badger carcases for evidence of tuberculosis (TB).
Take a look inside the pioneering new School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey and see pictures of our first-year student vets in practice.
From animal handling to study sessions, discover what a typical week looks like for first-year student vets at Surrey.
The University of Surrey has officially launched an £11m Veterinary Pathology Centre which will provide a focus for pathology research, education and commercial activity.
Scientists make an important breakthrough in understanding the impact of oxygen exposure on the aging process of mammal cells
University of Surrey and Zoetis collaborate to launch vHive, New Innovation Centre.
Researchers from the University of Surrey have continued their investigations into Chiari-like malformation, a disease in toy dogs.
A collaboration between the University of Surrey and the Kennel Club aims to investigate how German Shepherds stand and move, potentially revealing information that could benefit all dogs.
"I have really enjoyed my time at Surrey and would highly recommend the University, for its teaching, facilities and opportunities."
Discover which books our academics recommend and take the quiz to find out which one you should try first.
Researchers from the University of Surrey and the University of Nottingham set out to determine which types of nutritional supplements were used in dressage and eventing horses, and the reasons behind owners using them.
Surrey’s Student Learning Advisors offer tips and advice on the things you can do throughout the year to help you make the most of your study time.
Find out what our students like about studying here and why they think Surrey was named 'University of the Year' and 'University of the Year for Student Experience' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, one of the founding partners of the University of Surrey’s new School of Veterinary Medicine, stars in The Supervet on Channel 4. Find out why he became a vet and why he's proud to be part of the University.
University of Surrey Professor and BBC Radio 4 Life Scientific presenter Professor Jim Al-Khalili will host the next in his series of his 'Jim Meets' interviews with special guest Noel Fitzpatrick, Professor of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, founder of Fitzpatrick Referrals and the star of Channel 4’s The Supervet.
The University of Surrey and The Pirbright Institute have been awarded £1.2 million funding for a new project which will enable scientific researchers and businesses to work together and help establish the area as internationally-recognised for animal health.
Surrey has climbed two places in the Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2016, achieving seventh position.
The University of Surrey’s new School of Veterinary Medicine has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
Learn more about the grand opening of the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine, attended by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
Discover unusual and interesting facts about the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
The University of Surrey has increased its position the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
In September, The first ever VET Festival brought together world leading veterinary professionals to truly deliver ‘Veterinary Education for Tomorrow.’
The University of Surrey has been ranked within the top one per cent of universities in the world - and one of the top 20 institutions under 50 years old - by the QS World University Rankings.
96.9 per cent of graduates in work or further study, according to official figures.
In a new study published today in The Veterinary Journal, scientists from the University of Surrey warn about the numerous risks posed to racehorses from the misuse of cobalt chloride, a banned performance-enhancing agent that has been used illegally by trainers in Australia and USA.
A new paper co-authored by Dr Augusto Coppi from the School of Veterinary Medicine depicts promising findings on low-level laser therapy and bone formation in osteoporosis.
Surrey academics have been awarded £425,000 to develop a laboratory model of the cow lung that could replace the need to use live cattle to study early events in bovine tuberculosis.
Professor Ali Mobasheri from the School of Veterinary Medicine discusses cancer research collaboration between doctors and vets.
VET Festival, a two-day conference and music festival organised by Supervet Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, is taking place at the University of Surrey on 5 and 6 September.
Professor Gail Anderson, Head of Veterinary Education & Veterinary Clinical Sciences has been awarded the status of ‘Principal Fellow’ of the Higher Education Academy.
A new study, published today in the journal PloS Neglected Tropical Diseases, has given new insights into the spread of rabies in the Middle East, showing that the deadly disease regularly moves between countries in the region.
Explore Surrey's pioneering new School of Veterinary Medicine buildings, due to open in autumn 2015.
93 per cent of Surrey’s biosciences, health and veterinary research has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent by the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
Rory describes why he chose to come to Surrey and his first few weeks as a Veterinary Medicine & Science student.
Professor Fitzpatrick, Professor of Veterinary Orthopaedics at the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine appeared in a special festive episode of The Supervet.
Dr Clare Rusbridge, Reader in Veterinary Neurology at the University of Surrey and Chief of Neurology at Fitzpatrick Referrals, has been awarded "best original paper" by the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA).
New finding could lead to a better understanding of multiple sclerosis - a neurological condition which affects around 100,000 people in the UK - and new treatments against neurodegenerative diseases.
Chloe explains why she chose to study to become a vet at Surrey.
To mark Antibiotic Awareness Day on 18 November, Professor Roberto La Ragione, Head of the Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases at the School of Veterinary Medicine, explains why antibiotic resistance is a growing problem and how Surrey researchers are working to solve it.
A second four-part series of The Supervet featuring Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, one of the founding partners of the University of Surrey’s new School of Veterinary Medicine, was broadcast on Channel 4 in autumn 2014.
Vet School researchers are set to create a laboratory model of the horse’s hindgut in a bid to discover new ways of preventing disease and maintaining health through dietary intervention.
View photographs of the construction of the University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine.
"I chose to come to Surrey because of its reputation as one of the top 10 UK universities for nutrition and food science."
48 students from across the UK and Europe have made history by becoming the first to embark on the new Veterinary Medicine & Science degree offered by the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine – the UK’s newest vet school.
Surrey’s programmes in the field of animal science have been named fourth best in the UK in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015.
Vet students of the future met Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and discovered how to become a super vet at Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine Open Days.
Top five reasons to join our School of Veterinary Medicine.
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View pictures of the construction of Surrey’s pioneering £45m School of Veterinary Medicine.
Research led by School of Veterinary Medicine academic casts doubts on the long-held view that animals always lose neurons - nerve cells that transmit information through the body - as they age.
Professor Chris Proudman, Head of the School of Veterinary Medicine, explains how contaminated feed could be blamed for the racehorse’s positive drugs test.
Surrey researchers use technology and techniques developed to improve human health to help dogs with paralysis and other neurological problems.
View the latest pictures of the construction of Surrey’s pioneering £45m School of Veterinary Medicine
Vet School celebrates Open Day success.
Study uncovers potential gene that could be key to understanding the development of canine Chiari malformation - an inherited condition that causes dogs to have brains that are too big for their skulls.
Chris Proudman swapped Surrey for the racecourse at Aintree, where he was part of the team overseeing the health and welfare of horses competing in the world's most famous steeplechase.
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View the latest pictures of the construction of Surrey’s pioneering £45m School of Veterinary Medicine.
International study uncovers vital information about Chiari malformation – an unintended side effect of selective breeding that causes dogs to have brains that are too big for their skulls.
Collaboration between the University of Surrey and the University of California @ Irvine (UCI) leads to research breakthrough.
The University of Surrey has appointed leading construction company BAM to build its new £45m School of Veterinary Medicine.
A collaborative project between academics in the UK and India aims to develop a revolutionary new control strategy for bovine tuberculosis, with global benefits for human and animal health.
Plans to create a world-leading centre for veterinary education and research at the University of Surrey have been given the green light by Guildford Borough Council.
Johnjoe McFadden, Professor of Molecular Genetics, will lead on work to boost the global impact of Surrey's world class research, enterprise and teaching.
£200,000 investment will enhance Surrey’s world-leading research.
Derk-Jan Dijk, Professor of Sleep and Physiology and Director of the Surrey Sleep Research Centre, named Associate Dean (research) for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Professor Gail Anderson to swap the sunny shores of St Kitts for Surrey.
Talk by Bionic Vet draws crowds to Surrey stand.
Professor Christopher Proudman joins us at Surrey in September.
Academics from the University of Surrey are working with colleagues from universities in America and Brazil to understand the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacterial foodborne pathogens.
The University of Surrey has secured £4.9 million of funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for a new veterinary Clinical Skills Centre.
