EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
Course summary
Start date
AnytimeCost
FreeDelivery mode
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
Delivered by
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary StudiesDuration
5 weeks
About the course
This course, brought to you by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, is designed to give you a taster of topics covered during the first year of a degree in veterinary medicine at the University.
It will help support you to make the right decision for your career and gain a wider understanding in studying Veterinary Studies.
What you'll learn
In this course, you will learn about:
- Basic animal care
- An introduction to body systems anatomy
- Veterinary professional skills
- An introduction to clinical skills
- The past, present and future of veterinary medicine
Who the course is for
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a “taster” of courses covered in the first year of a veterinary degree and an idea of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine. If you’re thinking about studying vet medicine at university, then this is the ideal introductory course.
Entry criteria
Introductory: No previous knowledge required