PgProfDev Advanced Clinical Practice at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

This online, part-time intermittent programme lets veterinarians in practice study individual postgraduate professional development courses (up to 50 credits over two years) from the Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio. Credits can be carried towards the PgCert (60 credits), PgDip (120 credits) and MVetSci (180 credits). Courses may count towards the RCVS Certificate in Cattle, Sheep or Production Animal Practice and the RCVS Certificate in Equine Behavioural Medicine.

Faculty: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Department: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | Duration: up to 2 years (part-time intermittent, online) | Intake: Multiple start dates (6 January 2027, 1 April 2027, 13 September 2027) | Study mode: online | Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose courses of 10 or 20 credits, including core courses (Evidence based veterinary medicine in clinical practice, Professional and clinical skills for advanced veterinary practice, standard diagnostic tests) and electives across companion animals and exotics, large animals and general topics, such as Feline medicine, Equine Orthopaedics and Clinical animal behaviour. Courses run in five-week blocks at about 20 hours of study a week per 10 credits.

Career pathways

Supports promotion within veterinary clinical practice, entry to academic clinical positions from private practice, veterinary-based industries (feed and pharmaceutical manufacturing), RCVS Advanced Practitioner status and progression to European Diplomas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A veterinary degree or international equivalent, plus at least one year of postgraduate experience working as a veterinary surgeon (RCVS CertAVP or similar may qualify for recognition of prior learning). Personal statement, details of relevant knowledge/training, degree certificates and transcripts, and one reference required. English language for applicants without a qualifying English-taught degree: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (or equivalent test). Application deadlines: 6 December 2026 (January 2027 start), 1 March 2027 (April 2027 start), 20 August 2027 (September 2027 start); applications for the PPD route accepted throughout the year.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Multiple start dates (6 January 2027, 1 April 2027, 13 September 2027)

Duration: up to 2 years part-time (intermittent study)

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