Resources

Review some resources that we have gathered together that could help you in your journey towards becoming a veterinarian.

Our Commmitment

Read more about the School and the University's commitment to diversity.

Animal Aspirations

Animal Aspirations is a student-led project, which aims to increase diversity in veterinary medicine and animal related careers.

British Veterinary LGBT+ group

BVLGBT+ is a community of LGBT+ individuals and their allies, united by a shared passion for creating a supportive and welcoming environment within the veterinary profession.

British Veterinary, Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS)

A group of vets and students working to increase diversity and inclusivity in the veterinary profession.

Veterinary Spoonholders UK

A Facebook group set up for all members of the veterinary industry regardless of role, to provide a positive, supportive and safe place for people living with chronic illness.

Veterinary Schools Council admissions guide

The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) is the representative body for veterinary schools in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, and they have produced an Admissions Guide with information on all UK Vet Schools

British Veterinary Association: Becoming a vet

The British Veterinary Association is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK.

Association of Veterinary Students: Getting into Vet school

The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) is a student-run organisation that seeks to represent, support and engage vet students throughout the UK and Ireland.

Sutton Trust Summer School

The Sutton Trust is one of the UK’s leading social mobility charities. In partnership with universities, they offer Summer School programmes in various subject areas, including Veterinary Medicine. 

Vets in Diversity Podcast

Vets in Diversity is a podcast produced by staff and students at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Throughout the series, you will hear students, University staff and leaders within the veterinary profession discuss race equality, diversity and inclusion within education and the profession.  

The Dick Vet on YouTube

Our YouTube channel contains a wide range of videos, including student testimonials, animations and vlogs.

Student Blogs

Head over to our student blog site to see what our students have to say about living and studying in Edinburgh.

Undergraduate Admissions

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