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RVC Pre-Vet Summer School

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In-person, On-campus Hatfield, London
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Curious about life as a vet? Join RVC Pre-Vet Summer School: a 13-day residential at Hawkshead and Camden. Explore uni-level lectures, clinical skills, animal-handling placements and a research project to build practical skills and strengthen your uni/career application.

Deadline in 121 daysPrize: Three full fee-waiver scholarships: one merit-based full fee waiver for a UK student meeting Widening Participation criteria; two merit-based full fee waivers for international students. No separate scholarship application; awarded to strongest applicants after applications close.

The RVC Pre-Vet Summer School is a 13-day residential programme that immerses participants in veterinary pathways and the veterinary profession across RVC’s Hawkshead (Hatfield) and Camden (London) campuses. The course combines university-level lectures from RVC academics, practical clinical skills training, group-led teaching and a research project, giving students a realistic view of life as an RVC student.

Students undertake placements across RVC clinical and practical animal-handling facilities (including the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital, Equine Referral Hospital and Boltons Park Farm), typically gaining between 25 and 30 hours that can be used as work experience for applications. The programme also includes a curated social programme and a Student Ambassador mentor to support academic and professional development.

The course is competitive (around 50 places). Applications will be assessed against achieved/predicted grades for RVC undergraduate pathways and require a supporting reference. The programme is residential; scholarships (three full fee waivers) are awarded to the strongest applicants.

The programme fee is TBC and does not include travel to/from the Summer School, though Heathrow collection/drop-off is provided if required.

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Applications OpenCOMING SOON

01 Jan 2026

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026

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02 Aug 2026 – 14 Aug 2026

August 2026

Duration: 13 days

Location

In-person, On-campus
Hatfield, London, United Kingdom
Hawkshead Campus (Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA) & Camden Campus (Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU)
  • Minimum age: 16 years (there is no maximum age).
  • Applicants will be assessed based on achieved/predicted grades and must be on track to meet the entry requirements for one of the RVC undergraduate pathways (Veterinary Gateway, Veterinary Medicine, or Graduate Accelerated Veterinary Medicine).
  • A reference is required to support the application confirming academic and professional suitability.
  • If English is not your first language, evidence of English language proficiency is required (examples given include IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each sub-test or equivalent).
  • It may be a requirement to have a Visa to study at the Pre-Vet Summer School for international applicants.

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