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Royal Veterinary College

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The Royal Veterinary College is a part of the University of London and has a history dating back to 1791. It specialises in veterinary medicine and related courses and as such is quite a small place with less than 2000 students. It's main Camden Campus is close to central London while an additional rural campus, The Hawkshead Campus, is out at Hatfield in Hertforshire.

Facilities

Libraries

Each campus, Camden and Hawkshead, has its own extensive library, with numerous copies of each book. Some are seven day loans, whilst others that are in high demand are only overnight loans. But fear not, for there are plenty of copies and you also have the opportunity to reserve a book for when it is returned. The book you need not available at Camden's campus? Then you can check its availability at Hawkshead and have it delivered to the Camden site. Camden mainly stocks pre-clinical resources whilst Hawkshead stocks clinical. This is a reflection of what is taught at each campus. Library catalogues are available online to search.

Both libraries also have extensive collections of journals, which come in handy for research projects as well as keeping you up to date with the developing veterinary world. There are also plenty of computers available for use, connected to numerous printers and scanners for your convienience. A photocopier is also available. (for library opening times see section on IT)

If you crave even more resources, then an approximate 45 minute walk from the Camden campus will see you arrive at The British Library. A fantastic place for rare books and journals. Although you are not permitted to take the books out of the reading rooms, you are able to photocopy some pages of less delicate books and obviously make notes from them. Just beware that there are very strict rules regarding The British Library. Nevertheless it is great for finding out information that is not readily available and broadening your knowledge horizons.

There are also several libraries in the area surrounding area. Most notably, Eversholt Street Camden. They just require proof of address to join.

IT and computing

There is no shortage of access to computers at either campus. At Camden, the upper floor of the library has many computers that can be used, all connected to the RVC network. Therefore as soon as you log in you are met with the Blackboard site, the portal to everything you need to know about your course. You will consequently be continuously updated with pertinent information and announcements so you are never left wondering. There is the RVC intranet also, which provides announcements on activities, socials, EMS, classifieds and course information. You are also given your own rvc email account, meaning lecturers, fellow students, SU members and team leaders can contact you with ease. The same goes for you trying to contact someone. There are also numerous printers, both black/white and colour, along with scanners and photocopiers. Not forgetting the extensive list of electronic journals that can be viewed.


 
 
General Information
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Established: 1791, taking in the first students on January 4 1792
Location: Consists of two sites: Camden and Hawkshead, UK
Address: Camden:The Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, Camden, London, NW1 0TU
Telephone: Camden: 02074685000
Hawkshead: 01707666333
Website: www.rvc.ac.uk
SU/Guild website: ULU
UCAS Code: R84
Type: Veterinary college

 
 
Statistics
Total students: 1,610
Undergrad: 1,215
Postgrad: 395
Part-time: 0
International: 8%
Mature: 13%
Male:female 20:80
Staff: 800
Typical offers: 340-360
Applicants per place: 4

For students residing in College Grove £20 will pay for a years internet access from your accomodation, and your computer will be configured to access the RVC network. Access to the RVC intranet and blackboard is also available from other student accomodation such as Mary Branker House in Kentish Town. If you have any trouble at all with anything IT related there is an excellent IT department that can help solve your woes.

Access to the library computers is as follows:

Monday: 08.30 - 20.00
Tuesday: 08.30 - 18.00
Wedneday: 08.30 - 20.00
Thursday: 08.30 - 20.00
Friday: 08.30 - 18.00

Dirng vacation times the library is open from 09.00 - 17.00. But if you need to use the computers after these times, then 24 hour compuer access is available in 3 other rooms. F25, F26 and F27.

Sports

The College has its own sports teams but you can also join the university of London teams if you want to play at a higher level.

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The social side of the uni is fantastic and there are regular events organised for us I think this is where we have an advantage as for things like our freshers week and RAG week it just caters for a smaller group of people so it is easier to get involved than at a bigger university.

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Applying to RVC

Thinking of applying to Royal Veterinary College? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here?

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