Official Veterinary Medicine Applicants thread 2024 entry

do you have any tips on the sjt? got rejected by Nottingham because my score wasn't high enough but I don't really know where went wrong

Do you have any tips for the interview, I have had 2 interviews and both time have been rejected so any help would be great.

do you have any tips on the sjt? got rejected by Nottingham because my score wasn't high enough but I don't really know where went wrong

Have you read ALL of this?
https://www.rcvs.org.uk/m/code/?item=page-code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons#page

I’ve just had a look through my emails and through the notts student placement portal. I was only able to find one place called Chevening home farm which is in Kent. There’s many placements that offer caravan accomodation (self catered) if that would be of interest to you

Thank you! I'll definitely have a look- finding farmers can be so hard haha

I think I sent you a PM with a farmers details for dairy wex.

I’ve just had a look through my emails and through the notts student placement portal. I was only able to find one place called Chevening home farm which is in Kent. There’s many placements that offer caravan accomodation (self catered) if that would be of interest to you

Thank you! I'll definitely have a look- finding farmers can be so hard haha

Would you happen to have the details for Cheveney Farm? It's not too far from me so would be perfect. Also yes definitely interested in the self catered options if there are any around Kent/Sussex. Thank you!!

Hi! My names Beth and I'm graduating next year hoping to start study in September 2024 I'm probably going to apply for the graduate programmes at Bristol Edinburgh and RVC and then Liverpool or Nottingham 5 year as my 4th option! Work experience wise I've got it all booked for this summer including; 2 weeks lambing in Easter, 2 weeks at a kennels and cattery, 3 days at a equine vet practice, and then 4 weeks at 3 different small animal practices I really hope I've got enough work expericne bc I don't want to take a gap year after my degree!

Wishing you the best of luck!! I am current student at Nottingham so let me know if you have any questions

Thank you! Bit of a vague question but what's Nottingham vet school like bc I'm trying to decide between nottingham and Liverpool as my 4th choice haha

I love Nottingham. I think a bit thing to consider is the lifestyle you want. The Sutton Bonington campus is rural. It takes 45 minutes on bus and tram into the city centre for nights out and about 20-25 minutes in the car. There are partys and stuff on campus but it is very quieter. There’s lots of animals on site that you can go and handle at any time between scheduled times. This includes, rabbits, gerbils, Guinea pigs, rats, mice, chinchilla, pigs, sheep, cow, horses, bearded dragons, corn snake and milk snakes!

It is also a very practical course. The days you have practicals on is the same every week. So I have practicals on every Tuesday afternoon and all day Thursday! There’s also clinical relevance twice a week where you go through clinical cases as well as self directed learning and then of course lectures (which are all recorded).

There’s some really nice study and chill areas. There is an arboretum on campus. Monthly farmers markets! Vets in the community is a charity clinic where you can provide vet care (supervised) from first year so it’s great to learn how to inject and stuff very early on in the course.

Thank you for the reply! That helps it sounds really lively and I don't mind too much being in the country side more as I've spent 3 years in a big city haha!

Can I ask what course you are considering for your 5th non-vet course on your ucas application? Wondering if its best to choose a vet related bioscience type course, possibly access course, or go with a 3yr degree ? Trying to have the best chance of getting into vet school if A levels, interviews etc don't come off 1st time. Any advice?