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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Small Animal Internship

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,030Per Year (Intl)
£4,670Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Veterinary College, University of London, the PgDip Small Animal Internship provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in veterinary science. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The RVC Small Animal Internship is a world-renowned rotating internship programme for veterinary surgeons. The qualification of Post Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Practice (PG Dip VCP) has been aligned to the RVC internship programme. All small animal interns (post graduate students) will be enrolled in the PG Dip VCP and will be expected to complete the course during their internship year. International tuition fees are £14,030 per year, home/UK fees are £4,670 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Diagnostic Imaging and Interpretation
Surgical Principles and Techniques in Small Animals
Internal Medicine Case Management
Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery
Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Professional Development and Clinical Communication
Advanced Small Animal Clinical Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementVeterinary Education Key Information Qualification: Application To make your application, please click the How to Apply and select the highest-level qualification that you expect to complete. However, for advice on the level of entry most suited to your needs, please check the entry requirements or contact the programme support team at mscvetedu@rvc.ac.uk For further information, please contact us: Academic qualifications Applicants are required to be actively involved in the teaching and traini

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,030

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,030

Home Student Fee

£4,670

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers Small Animal Internship as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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