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Veterinary Medicine Science Based Unis

Hi, I recently got an offer for Bristol Vet Med (yay) but before I make a final decision, I wanted to ask about the course structure of different veterinary schools. >_>
I really enjoy science and prefer to work/study alone. Of course I understand veterinary is very team/practical based and I get there will be group work in all courses!!! But does anyone know what unis tend to be more science/theory based and encourage self-study? Its the way I learn best, and I want to make sure I'm making the right decision.
Thank you!!! ^_^
Reply 1
Original post by laurenyuki
Hi, I recently got an offer for Bristol Vet Med (yay) but before I make a final decision, I wanted to ask about the course structure of different veterinary schools. >_>
I really enjoy science and prefer to work/study alone. Of course I understand veterinary is very team/practical based and I get there will be group work in all courses!!! But does anyone know what unis tend to be more science/theory based and encourage self-study? Its the way I learn best, and I want to make sure I'm making the right decision.
Thank you!!! ^_^

They are all heavily science based!! They have to be to cover the imposed material, but the only one that is individual study is Cambridge. All the others have quite an important element of group project work and CBL. As you mentioned, being a vet implies contact with clients so working in groups is a way to develop those vital communication skills. As the deadline hasn’t been reached for their SAQ, can I ask if you are doing an access course as the majority of offers to date seem to be for the guaranteed offers applicable to those particular students.
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Reply 2
Original post by Euapp
They are all heavily science based!! They have to be to cover the imposed material, but the only one that is individual study is Cambridge. All the others have quite an important element of group project work and CBL. As you mentioned, being a vet implies contact with clients so working in groups is a way to develop those vital communication skills. As the deadline hasn’t been reached for their SAQ, can I ask if you are doing an access course as the majority of offers to date seem to be for the guaranteed offers applicable to those particular students.

Thank u for your reply!!! And yeah i am currently doing an access course ^_^
Reply 3
Original post by laurenyuki
Thank u for your reply!!! And yeah i am currently doing an access course ^_^

My DC is at Bristol and just to say that there is a significant amount of group work. Apart from the end of year exams most coursework is done in groups.

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