University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583, is one of the six oldest and largest university in the UK, but also in a variety of global university rankings on several times in the world's top 20 famous universities. University of Edinburgh in the European Enlightenment era has a very important leadership position, so that Edinburgh became one of the first center of the enlightenment, enjoy the "northern Athens" reputation. University of Edinburgh not only cherish the honor of the past, but also in today's pursuit and innovation, with its outstanding and diverse teaching and research and world-renowned. 

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies 

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, founded in 1823 by William Dick, is recognised as an international leader in veterinary education, research and practice, and is consistently ranked as one of the top schools in the United Kingdom and globally.

The School is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. The purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more 800 staff and almost 1,400 students.

The School comprises:

•  The Roslin Institute

•  The Hospital for Small Animals

•  Equine Veterinary Services

•  Farm Animal Services

•  Easter Bush Pathology

•  The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education

•  The Roslin Innovation Centre

•  The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Programme (BVM&S)

By studying towards a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree at the University of Edinburgh, students will achieve a world-class education and an internationally accredited qualification in a multi-cultural and thriving environment.

Yr 1: Pre-clinical

An extended first year starting in early August in which students learn about the normal function of the animal body from the cell level to the entire organism. Clinical and professional skills are taught from the first year of the programme. Extra Mural Studies (EMS) are a key component of the degree and students are required to complete 12 weeks of Animal Husbandry placements by the end of the first year (up to 6 weeks can be completed prior to the start of the course).

Yrs 2-4: Clinical

Students learn about disease and treatment with species-specific integrated courses as well as learning about pathology, pharmacology and veterinary public health. Students are also required to complete 26 weeks of clinical EMS placements by the end of final year. Final year comprises clinical rotations in our on-site hospital facilities, giving students real-life exposure to the work they will be undertaking following graduation.

"2+4" Program

In partnership with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, students from the College of Veterinary Medicine CAU have the opportunity to enter onto the accelerated four-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) pathway. This agreement allows students to graduate with an internationally accredited degree in a combined total of six years and receive a qualification from both CAU and the University of Edinburgh.

For more information, please download the partnership material:

Veterinary_medicine_partnership_admissions_presentation_2022_entry.pdf