The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) has welcomed the UK Government’s ‘Replacing Animals in Science’ strategy, strongly supporting its commitment to improving animal welfare, the principles of the 3Rs – Replacement, Reduction and Refinement – and its ambition for the UK to become a global leader in alternative non-animal methods. While endorsing greater investment in alternative […]
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2027 entry requirements for UK veterinary schools published
For applicants thinking of applying to veterinary medicine in October 2026 for entry in 2027, the Veterinary Schools Council’s annual guide to entry requirements has now been published. This is the only resource that collates entry requirements directly from admissions staff in the veterinary schools. Collating and publishing this information forms part of the veterinary […]
VSC Statement on Sexual Misconduct Towards Veterinary Students
Veterinary schools take the issue of sexual misconduct extremely seriously and find the statistics published by the OfS extremely concerning. The Veterinary Schools Council is committed to addressing the issues identified and ensuring that all students can learn in a safe and supportive environment. In common with all universities, veterinary schools have multiple routes for […]
VSC Response to UK Government Consultation on Reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) has responded to the UK Government consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. The VSC response can be found here: Reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 – VSC Response
VSC Statement on the Future of Cambridge Vet School
The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) notes the news items relating to the future of the veterinary school at the University of Cambridge. The VSC restates its concern for the staff and students affected by the ongoing uncertainty and offers support to the university, the school and the department as they seek to address the sustainability […]
VSC Appoints Two Vice-Chairs
Professor Christopher Loughrey, Head of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow and Professor Lisa Boden, Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, have been appointed as the first ever Vice-Chairs of the Veterinary Schools Council […]
Update on VSC’s Response to Harassment & Discrimination of Students on EMS Placements
In January 2024, the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) signed an open letter alongside the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Association of Veterinary Students (AVS), in which all four organisations recognised their shared responsibility to ensure veterinary students do not experience harassment, discrimination or any other form of unacceptable behaviour […]
The Veterinary Schools Council gains two new members
The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) is delighted to welcome its newest members, the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the brand-new SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine in Aberdeen. Led by Dr Heather Bacon OBE, UCLan’s new School of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its first cohort of Students in September 2023. […]
VSC’s statement on the recent UK riots
The Veterinary Schools Council unequivocally condemns the violence, racism, islamophobia, and general intolerance that has been seen in across the UK in recent days. VSC’s primary function is to represent and support the collective interests of the UK’s veterinary schools, and it is proud of the diversity both across and within member institutions. VSC is […]
New ‘white paper’ aims to boost confidence around farm antibiotic data
Improving how the food and farming industry uses farm antibiotic data could unlock huge opportunities for UK farmers, including increased market access, better disease prevention and improved sustainability. This is the vision set out in a new ‘white paper’ published today by the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) and the Food Industry Initiative on Antimicrobials (FIIA). […]
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