Open day questions: veterinary science students

About your course

• Are my lecturers also practitioners?
• What work experience do I need to have to get on this course?
• How much of this course focuses on ethics, technical skills etc.

Facilities and equipment

• What books are necessary for me to buy?
• How much time will I be spending in the labs?
• Will I be placed somewhere outside of the uni for my clinical years?

Placements and work experience

• How much of the course is clinical practice?
• How many placements do I have? Do I organise my own placements?
• Do I have to do a certain amount of work experience in large animal, and small animal clinics or does it not matter?

Assessments

• How the course is assessed – clinical assessment, exams, coursework?
• What is the weighting for each part/year of the course?
• Do I need to complete dissertation/ research based project?

Veterinary science graduate prospects

• Is it more important to get the best grade, or have a range of work experiences?
• How can I make the most out of this course?
• Where have other graduates gone on to work?

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