VetMB Veterinary Medicine at University of Cambridge

Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge gives you the opportunity to study the scientific basis of veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary science. Study veterinary science foundations for the first 3 years, then apply your knowledge to a veterinary practice as a clinical student for the last 3 years.

Faculty: School of the Biological Sciences  |  Duration: VetMB 6 years, full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2: This is the scientific foundations part of the course. You’ll learn the core scientific knowledge and skills needed as a veterinary professional. Year 3: This is the science part of the course. You’ll specialise in one of a wide range of other subjects offered by the University to qualify for the BA degree. Options include: year 3 Natural Sciences subject, a subject less related to Veterinary Medicine, such as Anthropology or Management Studies.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with the clinical skills and scientific understanding required to enter practice and other areas of veterinary work. Many of our graduates enhance their clinical skills by getting further professional qualifications in a variety of clinical disciplines. This course also gives you the knowledge you need to enter other areas of veterinary work or biomedical science.

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