The PGCert Veterinary Medicine and Surgery atÊUniversity of NottinghamÊis a 12 month full-time taught programme aimed at new and recent veterinary graduates. It provides focused training in the candidates chosen clinical subject area. This is facilitated by appropriate exposure to clinical case load and scholarly activity, including the submission of a clinically-based research project, a clinical portfolio and clinical case report. All students are allocated a clinical supervisor or supervisors from the school who oversee the programme. Teaching is undertaken in appropriate clinical settings. The PGCert is distinct from the RCVS CertAVP and is not approved for inclusion in the RCVS register.

Course detail

Students are required to complete clinical practice (training and study) under the direct supervision of specialist academic or non-academic staff. Students will spend between 75% and 85% of their time engaged in supervised clinical activities. Clinical training is through the management of cases under the supervision and will provide candidates with experience in their chosen field, and provide exposure to an appropriate clinical caseload.Ê

Students will gain comprehensive experience in all aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients in a chosen area of specialty, and will be provided with an opportunity to undertake research into their area of interest.Ê

Careers

Career destinations for our graduates include scientific researchers, secondary teachers, university lectures and university researchers.

Career prospects and employability

The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of theÊmost targeted universities by BritainÕs leading graduate employers and can offer you a head-start when it comes to your career.