Book 3: Preparing to Study

We are looking forward to meeting you soon; in the meantime we want to remind you of some key tasks to complete and highlight some important information about the support services available to all BVM&S Students.

Action Needed: Complete Your Health Questionaire

Your questionnaire is emailed out to you when you have met all of your offer conditions​​​​​​.

It is critical that you complete and return this by the deadline stated in the email that accompanies your questionnaire. Thank you!

Students who have not completed & submitted a health questionnaire will not receive clearance to study on the BVM&S programme, and may be asked to suspend or withdraw from their studies until such times as clearance is obtained. If you have any questions about the health questionnaire, you can speak to a member of the admissions team.  

Action Needed for Graduate Entry Students - Apply for your Student Card

Please ensure that you have followed the instructions to upload a photograph to your student record so the University can prepare your student card. You can do this once your unconditional offer is confirmed. Please ensure this is completed by 17th July. 

Your student card will be available to collect from the School during registration onto the BVM&S degree course on Tuesday 11th August.

Supporting You

The R(D)SVS and University have lots of different support options to suit different students and situations, and staff who can help you to access the right help for you. Please get in touch if you can't find what you are looking for or need further support.


Extra Mural Studies (EMS) allows students to gain practical experience in as many aspects of veterinary work as possible. You will receive full details of your requirements and advice on arranging your placements once you begin the programme. For now please make sure that you are familiar with the information on the page below, and note that you will need to complete 10 weeks of Animal Husbandry EMS outside of term time in year one of the GEP Programme. To meet this requirement, you may choose to complete a placement during your first Winter Vacation Period.


Extra Mural Studies (EMS) allows students to gain practical experience in as many aspects of veterinary work as possible. You will receive full details of your requirements and advice on arranging your placements once you begin the programme, but for now please make sure that you are familiar with the information on the page below.


If you have a disability, neurodiverse, mental or long-term health condition, or a specific learning difference that may impact your studies, the Disability & Learning Support Service (DLSS) can support you. If you have a condition you think might require further support please register with the DLSS to arrange an appointment to discuss with a Disability Adviser.

If you aren't sure, please get in touch with your Student Adviser to discuss with them in the first instance.


The main library is in George Square, which is in the city centre. However, the R(D)SVS has its own Veterinary Library, with study spaces and rooms for group study. Many resources are also available online. The below webpages provide information on the Learning Technology you will use during your studies, including LEARN Ultra, which is where you will access key course information once your programme begins.


There is lots of information on the International Students Hub for anyone looking for extra support on travel, accommodation, and settling into life and study in Edinburgh. To ensure visa advice is consistent and fully accurate all enquiries must go through our Student Immigration Service office.


There is lots of general information for new students at the University of Edinburgh on this site, including events for all students and reminders of key actions to take before your degree starts. 


EdHelp ensures information and help is easy to find, meaning you will spend less time searching and more time learning. EdHelp provides clear and straightforward access to key student services from one place.


Contact us

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