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RVC - Year 11 Summer School 2025

  • 27 - 29 August 2025
  • Royal Veterinary College
  • London
Open day
This unique 3-day programme, for those students who are aspiring to study a degree in Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing, provides the opportunity to experience what studying at the RVC’s London and Hertfordshire campuses is like.

Opening times

Wed 27 August 2025 - 10:00 to 18:00

This Summer School is a free to attend, non-residential, opportunity for current Year 11 pupils from under-represented backgrounds. To participate in this activity you must attend a state school, live within a 50 mile radius of either RVC Campus, and meet a number of other Widening Participation eligibility criteria such as being the first in the family to go to university, being eligible for Free School Meals, or living in an area with low progression rates to higher education.

This unique 3-day programme, for those students who are aspiring to study a degree in Biological Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing, provides the opportunity to experience what studying at the RVC’s London and Hertfordshire campuses is like. Comprehensive support and expert advice is delivered by RVC Student Ambassadors and staff throughout the Summer School to help build confidence and a sense of belonging.

During the programme, like-minded students will engage in practical activities and a range of animal handling work experience as well as develop skills and knowledge to help support university decision-making.

If you are a teacher, adviser or learner who is interested in finding out more about the Year 11 Summer School, please contact us at [email protected].

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