Veterinary Science BVSc at University of Liverpool

Our course is designed to create practical, compassionate and resilient veterinary surgeons and to equip our graduates with the skills and qualities required to practice in the 21st century. Our integrated spiral curriculum offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning, where subjects are revisited year on year with an increasing focus on clinical application as the course progresses. Professional and clinical skills are introduced from day one, encouraging our students to engage with all aspects of veterinary science from the moment they begin the course. The curriculum provides opportunities to get involved with veterinary research, and to intercalate or study abroad. Completion of the course enables registration as a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons upon graduation.

The Liverpool BVSc curriculum ensures that graduates:

• Can fulfil the "Day One Competences" - a list of key skills set out by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Have the knowledge, expertise and attitudes required for a career in clinical or academic veterinary practice, business or scientific research
• Are equipped with the skills to become lifelong learners, committed to their own professional development
• Are able to meet the needs of the profession as set out in the Vet Futures report.

Career prospects

The vast majority of veterinary students find employment within six months of graduation. Most newly qualified vets choose to work in private veterinary practices. Others decide to work for animal charities, in laboratories, abattoirs, industry or the public health sector, and some pursue careers in research. Others go on to higher degrees, for example PhDs, or further studies in particular veterinary specialities.

Postgraduate opportunities

• Veterinary Science MSc
• Veterinary Science PhD/MPhil/DVSc
• Bovine Reproduction DBR
• RCVS/Certificate in Advance Veterinary Practice.

Qualifying you for life

Our programme offers considerable opportunities for you to learn, to practise and to be assessed in the following key transferable skills:

• Adopt the principles of lifelong learning
• Retrieve, manage and manipulate information by all means, including electronically
• Present information clearly in written, electronic and oral forms, and communicate ideas and arguments effectively
• Effectively manage time and resources and set priorities
• Apply the principles of scientific research and audit
• Study topics in depth
• Deal with uncertainty and work within a changing environment
• Teach effectively and act as a mentor to others
• Work effectively within a team.