UK - School of Veterinary Medicine, Glasgow

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Introduction

The University of Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine is pre-eminent in teaching, research and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers and clinicians from around the world. Our internationally accredited school provides an expert referral centre via the Small Animal Hospital, the Weipers Centre for Equine Welfare and the Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health & Welfare for animal owners and referring practitioners throughout the UK. In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, the Grade Point Average for our research activity was the highest in Scotland and joint highest in the UK, reaffirming our position as one of the country’s leading veterinary schools.

History

Education

The School of Veterinary Medicine offers undergraduate courses in veterinary medicine and surgery, BVMS (five years) and veterinary biosciences BSc (four years) or MSci (five years). The BVMS course offers the chance to intercalate in an area of interest. The school also provides postgraduate taught degrees in veterinary public health and may introduce an animal reproduction programme via e-learning.

Research

Clinical

School name

University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine

Established

1862

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Principal's name

Prof Ewan Cameron BVMS PhD MRCVS

Total number of Students

595

Number of Undergraduates

500

Number of Postgraduates

95

Website address

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/vet

Contact details

464 Bearsden Road, Glasgow, G61 1QH, Scotland +44 (0) 141 330 5700

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