Book 2: Before you arrive

Action is required only once you have satisfied all the conditions of your offer and your status becomes Unconditional Firm (UF).

Important steps for every UF* offer holder: (*UF: Offer accepted as your first choice with no outstanding conditions)

All new veterinary students must complete and submit a Health Questionnaire before commencing the program.

You will receive specific instructions via email; in the meantime, click below for further details.

Take a look at the links below for more information and useful insights on the equipment you'll need, recommended textbooks, and other resources specifically geared towards BVM&S students!

For our GEP students (August start)

Protective Clothing

Recommended Textbooks

Compulsory Equipment

Semester Dates

Immunisations & Vaccinations

For our 5 Year programme students (September start)

Useful Vet School Contacts

Meet the team: Find the contact details for your Year Admin and Student Adviser here. We're here to assist you from the moment you finish the admissions process until the end of your first year of studies:

NameRoleEmail
Craig AdamsGEP Year AdministratorVetTeachingGEP@ed.ac.uk
Ali RossGEP Student AdviserRDSVS.SA.AliRoss@ed.ac.uk 
Andrew Newcombe1st Year AdministratorVetTeaching1@ed.ac.uk
Megan HawkswellYear 1 Student AdviserRDSVS.SA.MeganHawkswell@ed.ac.uk

General information

Welcome to the University of Edinburgh! Below, you'll find links to resources we believe will be beneficial as you begin your journey as a new student. Should you require further assistance, our dedicated support staff at the school are here to help—don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Please note that as some guides are produced by other departments, certain materials for the academic year 2024-2025 may not yet be available. However, much of the information remains relevant, even if the references are from the previous academic year. Rest assured, as soon as new information is released, we'll make it accessible to you.

You'll receive a wealth of information, but we want to emphasise that the student support and administrative teams at R(D)SVS are highly experienced and here to guide you every step of the way.

Registering as a student

Funding your Studies

Planning your Budget

Opening a bank account

Health Services

Immigration & Visas

Join Edinburgh Sport

Contact Us

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies: Undergraduate Admissions

Contact details