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Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience.
On this Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession at FutureLearn , you’ll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can make an informed decision before embarking on a veterinary degree course.
You’ll learn about the structure of veterinary practice and the different governing bodies, as well as discover the day to day challenges a vet might face.
You’ll also explore the different roles available outside of general practice and find out the great opportunities such a degree can bring.
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
Explore the history of the veterinary profession
Summarise the organisation of the veterinary profession
Describe how to become a veterinary surgeon, what it involves and the time it takes
Discuss the roles of the wider veterinary team
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Topics include:
- Where and how vets work
- Roles of the wider veterinary team in and out of practice
- Overview of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the British Veterinary Association and professional conduct
- The benefits and challenges of the vocation
- Current and future issues for veterinary medicine and science
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Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine View 26 other Short Courses in Veterinary Medicine in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is designed for students considering a degree in veterinary medicine and science.
The course will also benefit anyone considering a role within the wider veterinary team.
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International
49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
49 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
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