School of Veterinary Medicine
Our School of Veterinary Medicine delivers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our courses cover veterinary medicine, bioveterinary science, veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and veterinary clinical practice.
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Brand new
Our new vet school is the first of its kind in Lancashire and one of only two in the north of England.Industry-ready graduates
We focus on producing industry-ready graduates with practical, ethical, and clinical reasoning skills. Practical placements at local, regional and national veterinary surgeries and hospitals.First in the world
Our university will become one of the first in the world to take advantage of a virtual dissection platform. It uses renowned veterinary Anatomage technology to help teach animal anatomy.Research opportunities
You will have many opportunities to cross collaborate with staff and students from veterinary and human health subjects in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences..
Our vision and mission statement
The School of Veterinary Medicine believes that everyone, regardless of background, has an opportunity to turn their aspirations of a career in animal care into a reality.
The School of Veterinary Medicine is training veterinary professionals through a unique integrated animal welfare-focused curriculum that combines innovative education and practical, immersive experiential learning. Our graduates will be empowered to pursue fulfilling lives within the diverse world of veterinary medicine and allied animal health. Our learning is centred on a One-Health, One-Welfare approach, recognising that there is a synergy between the health and welfare of animals, ecosystems and humans and that veterinarians play a pivotal role within this relationship.
Our students will develop the adaptability, confidence and empathy required to become the talented and compassionate veterinary professionals of the future.
Contextual admissions for BVMS
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 whose life experiences may have resulted in academic challenges.
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Student life
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Accommodation
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Life in Preston
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Our staff
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Heather is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience of veterinary practice across a range of sectors including private practice, charity work and academia. Heather has worked in the UK and internationally and has a particular interest in veterinary skills training, clinical…
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Hettie is a veterinary surgeon who has worked across a range of sectors including private veterinary practice, for charitable organisations and in academia. Hettie has a particular interest in pain management and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions which have led her to u…
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Iain is an innovative, enquiring veterinarian who combines 30 years’ clinical experience of all major species into a wider understanding of how ecology and ecosystem health affect animal and human epidemiology.
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Kayleigh is a veterinary surgeon with experience of both clinical veterinary practice and clinical skills teaching in a university environment. She has a particular interest in surgery and a strong belief that experiential learning is key to equipping veterinary graduates with th…
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Monica is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Professional & Clinical Skills and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead. Monica is a veterinary surgeon with international companion animal and wildlife medicine, welfare, research, and teaching experience. Monica has worked in private p…
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Morven is a veterinary surgeon with extensive experience in a diverse range of equine and large animal practices. What's more, she's a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognised Advanced Practitioner in Equine Practice.
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Natalie will be teaching across a range of subjects in our School of Veterinary Medicine but specialises in Veterinary Physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Natalie runs her own mobile practice as a Vet Physio with a particular interest in rehabilitation of both canine and equine cli…
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Pete holds the position of Director of Veterinary Partnerships within the School of Veterinary Medicine. Previously a practising large animal and equine veterinary surgeon, who later moved into the veterinary pharmaceutical industry gaining extensive experience in technical, sale…
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Rebecca teaches across a range of subjects for the Foundation and Bioveterinary sciences degrees, with a particular focus on animal health, welfare and husbandry. She is a Lecturer in Veterinary Education.
Please view our job vacancies for any available positions in the School.
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Our facilities
Partner college
- University Centre Myerscough is a TEF Gold winning land-based, science, engineering and sports-specialist institution based near Preston in Lancashire.