Royal Veterinary College

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About the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London is one of the world’s leading veterinary and biological science institutions, renowned for pioneering approaches to teaching, research and cutting-edge clinical provision.

Founded in 1791, the RVC was the first veterinary institution in the English-speaking world and the driving force behind the establishment of the profession in the UK. Its Camden Campus, London offers the buzz of being based in the heart of the nation’s capital. In contrast, its Hawkshead Campus, Hertfordshire offers a more rural experience on a 575-acre site in the English countryside. Both campuses offer its global community of approximately 2,500 students a friendly and supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
The RVC offers a range of renowned undergraduate degrees.

  • Biological Sciences: Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
  • Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed): Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Furthermore, RCVS accreditation enables BVetMed graduates to work in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
  • Veterinary Nursing: Accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the European Accreditation Committee for Veterinary Nursing Education (ACOVENE).”

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The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London is one of the world’s leading veterinary and biological science institutions.