Approving veterinary degree courses

The RCVS has a wide ranging interest in veterinary education and training. It has a statutory duty to set and monitor the standards of veterinary degrees for registration purposes, and runs the statutory examination for membership for overseas veterinarians wishing to practise in the UK.

Setting and monitoring the standards for veterinary education is a key responsibility of the RCVS. The RCVS defines the competences that need to be met by the new veterinary graduate, and specifies the requirements for veterinary degree courses to be approved for registration purposes. The RCVS undertakes formal visitations to universities to ensure that veterinary degree standards are being maintained, and for UK universities, reports its recommendations to the Privy Council.

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Visitations

Approval criteria

RCVS Visitors

Approved degrees

Extramural Studies (EMS)

Day and Year One Competences (PDF 170Kb)