Veterinary Medicine

Our new School of Veterinary Medicine is the first of its kind in Lancashire and one of only two in the north of England.

Undergraduate veterinary courses

We’re creating a new generation of highly employable veterinary medicine professionals. You will be industry-ready and have a strong commitment to animal welfare.

Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to have a successful career. You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at Preston Campus. And, we’re one of the first UK universities to use virtual dissection tables (Anatomage Table).

Why choose us to study Veterinary Medicine?

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Postgraduate vet courses

Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes will develop your veterinary knowledge and enhance your career. They're delivered by a team of expert academics, and most of our courses can be done fully online to fit around your existing commitments.

  • Innovative digital education
  • Taught by industry experts
  • Clinical and non-clinical CPD
  • Build modular credit towards a master's degree
  • Dedicated e-learning support
  • Flexible part-time courses

Which postgraduate vet course is right for me?

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Our tutors are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Take that next step towards your postgraduate degree.

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Meet the team

Dr Heather Bacon OBE
Dean of Veterinary Medicine
Dr Peter Holland
Director of Veterinary Partnerships
Dr Heather Cameron-Whytock
Senior Lecturer in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Leanne Stagg
Veterinary Clinical Lecturer
Dr Dey Tarusikirwa
Veterinary Clinical Lecturer in Applied Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry
Dr Hettie Thomas
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Medicine
Iain Richards
Senior Lecturer - Animal Life
Dr Kayleigh Cook
Senior Veterinary Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical and Communications skills
Natalie Harrison
Veterinary Education Lecturer
Morven Webster
Lecturer in Veterinary Education
Laura Bamford
Lecturer in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Gillian Marshall
Lecturer in Animal and Veterinary Science
Samara Hill
Veterinary Coach and Mentor (Clinical Practice)

Meet our canine teaching assistants

We have a team of specially assessed and accepted dogs who make up our Canine Teaching Assistants. These lovely animals help our students with their animal handling sessions as well as providing real life examples in both our BVMS and Bioveterinary Sciences studies.

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Explore our vet facilities

We're one of the first UK Universities to use Anatomage Tables in our Veterinary Medicine teaching.

Our facilities plan

We're building a set of state-of-the-art set facilities for our veterinary medicine courses. 
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Study a degree at UCLan

Interested in studying a degree with us? From exploring accommodation to visiting us at an Open Day, find out everything you need to know about life at UCLan.

Frequently asked questions

Contextual admissions

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We firmly believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education. We offer a reduced entry tariff for those who’s life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges.

Read about contextual admissions

Placement opportunities

We're one of the first UK universities to offer placements in Year One on our BVMS course. They're an excellent way to gain the real-world skills and experience you'll need to become a vet.

Discover placement opportunities

Student wellbeing

Our veterinary medicine courses can be challenging at times. So we've put together a specialist package of Veterinary Medicine student support. It focuses on your general wellbeing and improving your skills as a professional to help with motivation.

Find out more about our student support

Student living costs

Considering university and concerned about finances? We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.

Visit our cost of living support hub

Your future in veterinary medicine

Our courses prepare you for further study in vet and life sciences. They'll also prepare you to enter the field of veterinary medicine or advance your career.

Studying veterinary medicine could lead to a future career as a:

  • Veterinary surgeon
  • Animal nutritionist
  • Research scientist (life sciences)
  • Environmental consultant
  • Zoologist

Useful links

How to apply for veterinary medicine (BVMS)

Thinking about applying to study veterinary medicine at the University of Central Lancashire? We have put together some guidance to help you with your application.

Veterinary medicine contextual admissions

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We firmly believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education.

Accommodation

There’s something special about living in university accommodation, especially if it’s your first time away from home. With a wide range of accommodation options, we'll help you find the right place for you.

Life in Preston

At university, you'll make friends for life, explore your potential and discover new passions. There are plenty more reasons why you'll love living in Preston too.

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