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University of Surrey vet degree receives official accreditation
Dr Susan Paterson, Prof Chris Proudman and Dr Niall Connell, RCVS president.

Becomes UK’s eighth recognised veterinary degree

The privy council has approved a recognition order for the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree. As a result, from the 18 February 2020, the course will be formally accredited by the RCVS.

From this date, students who graduate with the university’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science (BVMSci Hons) degree will automatically be able to join the Register of Veterinary Surgeons as members of the RCVS and practise veterinary medicine in the UK. The degree will enter the college’s cyclical accreditation process and be subject to annual monitoring for quality assurance.

Achieving accreditation of the degree was a five year process, during which time the RCVS and the University of Surrey worked together to ensure that the degree’s curriculum and programme met the RCVS’ quality standards.

The RCVS council previously agreed accreditation of the degree at its October 2019 meeting, following two interim accreditation visitations in 2017 and 2018, and a final accreditation visit in 2019.

RCVS president Dr Niall Connell commented: “We are very glad that the University of Surrey’s veterinary degree has now cleared the last hurdle and that, as of next month, it will join the roster as the UK’s eighth recognised veterinary degree.

“I commend the hard work that the faculty, students and the university’s clinical partners have put in to develop the course over the past five years and we look forward to continue to work with them to ensure that the high standards are maintained.”

Professor Chris Proudman, head of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey, said: “I am delighted that the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine has become the UK’s eighth provider of veterinary education. The support and enthusiasm of our partner practice network has been essential in delivering our vision of competent, confident and compassionate veterinary graduates.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.