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and student wellbeing spaces. The tour of the Hawkshead   WORK EXPERIENCE SUPPORT PROGRAMME*
         Campus, which stretches over 575 acres, will explore the   The Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ is offering a programme of work experience
         brand-new Student Learning Centre, hospital and clinical   opportunities to give people from underrepresented
         teaching facilities, laboratories, sports centre, select on-site   backgrounds, who have been unable to fulfil our work
         accommodation and student wellbeing spaces.        experience requirements, the opportunity to gain the
         f  www.rvc.uk.com/open-house                       necessary experience to join our BVetMed degree.

         YEAR 12 TASTER COURSES                             Those successful in joining the programme will be exempt
                                                            from meeting our work experience requirements when
         University of London Taster Courses are an exclusive   applying to our BVetMed, Intercalated or Accelerated
         opportunity for Year 12 students to sample what studying at   BVetMed courses, as the programme’s completion will be
         the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ can be like. Students have the opportunity to sample   considered fulfilling these requirements.
         a range of university teaching; course-specific lectures, small
         group teaching, practical hands-on teaching, tour the Campus,   What to expect:
         get a feel for day-to-day life from Student Ambassadors   •  Spend time at our clinical facilities and farm
         and receive advice on the application process; all of which   •  Observe practice and handle a variety of species
         provides an immersive experience to help students decide   •  Receive online and in-person support to assist your
         whether this is a degree that they’d like to study at university.   interview preparation
         The Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ currently offers two Taster Courses:       •  Successful applicants are guaranteed an interview
                                                               BVetMed / Intercalated / Accelerated courses
         VETERINARY NURSING                                    f  www.rvc.uk.com/WEX
         This one-day introduction to Veterinary Nursing takes place
         at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨’s 575-acre Hawkshead Campus and offers
         aspiring veterinary nurses in Year 12 with the opportunity to   Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ SCHOLARS PROGRAMME*
         experience what it’s like to study Veterinary Nursing at the   The Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ Scholars Programme is designed to support
         Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨. Current Veterinary Nursing students   underrepresented Year 12 students aspiring to study
         will guide and facilitate Taster Course students throughout   Veterinary Medicine at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨. The comprehensive
         the day, providing the unique opportunity where guests can   18-month programme will develop skills, confidence and
         immerse themselves to learn about the student experience.   experience around the application process, as well as
         Amongst other things, the day will provide insightful lectures   provide unrivalled insight into the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨.
         and practical teaching delivered by Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ experts, a tour of the   Throughout this sustained engagement, the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ will run a
         Hawkshead Campus, including our Queen Mother Hospital for   variety of on-campus events, further supported by occasional
         Animals (Europe’s largest referral veterinary hospital), as well   online opportunities.
         as advice and guidance on the application process.
                                                            Scholars will have the opportunity to engage with a series
         BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES                                of expert lectures, practical teaching, group work, animal
         This one-day introduction to Biological Sciences takes place   handling, an admissions masterclass and a zoo field trip,
         at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨’s Camden Campus and is designed to provide   all led by dedicated Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ staff. This will be supported by a
         Year 12 students with the opportunity to experience life as a   select group of regular Student Ambassadors who will act
         Biological Sciences student at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨.   as role models and mentors. All of which will provide a truly
         Current Biological Sciences students will guide and facilitate   insightful experience of what studying at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ is like.
         Taster Course students throughout the day, providing a
         unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves to learn   We are looking for ten dedicated scholars to form a
         about the student experience. Amongst other things, the day   supportive peer group and commit to attend nine events in
         will provide insightful lectures and practical teaching in one   year one of the programme, and eight events in year two,
         of our laboratories, all delivered by Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨ experts, a tour of the   all of which will take place on Saturdays at either the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨’s
         Camden Campus, as well as advice and guidance on the   Camden or Hawkshead Campus.
         application process.                               Furthermore, scholars who graduate from the scheme and
         f  www.rvc.uk.com/taster-courses                   subsequently join full-time undergraduate study at the Å·²©ÓÎÏ·µÇ¼ƽ̨
                                                            will be awarded a scholarship of £3,000 per annum for a
                                                            maximum of four years.
         * Eligibility criteria apply. Please see our website for more details.  f  www.rvc.uk.com/scholars
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