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Destination Vet offers many different learning experiences with working vet practitioners, leading staff members, and specialist experts. Learn from practising vets and work with a variety of animals.




Academic sessions Small animal practice: This includes work in referral, diagnostic laboratories and operation theatres.
Practice-based experience and observation sessions: Gain practical experience at a dairy unit and sheep farm with practising vets, and participate in practice-based observation sessions with equine vets.
Sessions with specialist surgeons: Participate in consultation sessions to assess and treat animals.
Exotic species session: Learn to compare different species and identify internal structures during sessions on our main campus.
Over the course of the summer school you will will learn transferrable skills such as: Clinical skills and techniques - Understand biosecurity, safe working practice, clinical examination and practical techniques. Communication skills - Learn how to communicate with animal owners and find out about the internal referral process. Group work and presentation techniques - Work with other students to respond to a case study and present your findings to faculty members. Problem-solving skills - Gain advice from our working specialist practitioners about how to identify and respond to in-field risks, and learn how to implement best practice.
Destination Vet is a 2-week residential summer school experience, showcasing what it is like to study Veterinary Science at the University of Bristol. Academic sessions are mostly delivered on our Vet School's Langford campus, with additional teaching on our main Bristol campus, plus visits to supplementary locations for further animal-handling and learning experiences.
What's included:
- All tuition, teaching materials and a transcript Lab consumables, site materials, or community workshop costs when applicable.
- Single-room accommodation in a University of Bristol residence.
- A half-board meal package (breakfast and dinner) throughout your stay.
- A team of supportive student leaders available 24/7.
- An exciting social programme.
- Arrivals and departures day transfers within Bristol from Bristol Airport, Bristol Bus and Coach Station, or Bristol Temple Meads train station.
What is not included:
- International travel to and from the UK.
- Travel within the UK to Bristol.
- Transfers within Bristol outside of arrivals and departures days.
- Travel or medical insurance.
- Visa costs, if applicable.
- Lunches and refreshments between meals.
- Personal spending money.
Subject requirements:
- You must be studying Chemistry and at least one of either Biology, Physics or Maths.
Academic requirements:
- You should be on track to meet typical entry requirements for BVSc Veterinary Science.
English language requirements:
- If English is not your first language, you need to meet (or be due to meet by the time you apply to University) our English language Profile B.
Age:
- 16 or over at the time of the summer school. This summer school is for high school students who are not yet studying at university level.
Make your application:
- To apply, you will need to complete our short application form and submit: evidence of your current qualifications being studied (for example, recent examination results or a copy of your timetable) a short (maximum 250 words) statement explaining why you are applying to this summer school evidence of your English language skills (if relevant).
Applicants who are nationals of English-speaking countries and have completed high school or three years of education (whichever is longer) in their home country, will generally be exempt from providing additional evidence of their English language ability. Applicants who have completed the final 4 years of high school education in a majority English-speaking country to year 12 (or equivalent final year) and have been awarded the standard high school leaving qualification will be exempt from providing additional evidence of their English language ability. The University reserves the right to ask for additional evidence of English language if we have concerns about an applicant’s abilities.
All Fee payments must be made in £GBP (pounds sterling) and are inclusive of any taxes,fees or charges where applicable.
Financial Aid:
No financial aid is available.
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