Royal Veterinary College

About us

Location London, United Kingdom Funding Type Public
No of Students 2567 Establishment HE Institution / College
Founded In 1949 Estimated Cost of Living 12006 GBP
Address Royal College Street London NW1 0TU United Kingdom

The Royal Veterinary College is the largest and longest-established vet school in the English-speaking world and is a college of the University of London.

The College offers undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing and is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally for biosciences.

RVC produces world-class research and provides support for the veterinary profession through its referral hospitals, including the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Europe's largest small animal hospital.

As one of the world's leading specialist veterinary and biological science research institutions, the RVC brings together talented individuals; all of whom share a passion for human and animal health and welfare.

  • We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programs in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing and are ranked in the top ten universities nationally for the biosciences
  • We were the first veterinary school in the world to hold full accreditation from AVMA, EAEVE, RCVS, and AVBC, and currently hold full accreditation from RCVS, AVBC and AVMA and conditional from EAEVE
  • As a research-led institution, we are ranked as the top vet school in the Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science unit of the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, with 55% of academics producing world-class and internationally excellent research
  • The College provides support for veterinary and related professions through our three referral hospitals, including the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Europe's largest small animal referral hospital.

Our programs are of international appeal and attract students who go on to become practicing veterinarians, research scientists, veterinary nurses, and leaders in industry and government.

The College owns and manages the London BioScience Innovation Centre; which was London's first center for early-stage life science companies. This puts the College at the heart of biotechnology and other biomedical research in London and opens doors for research collaboration.   

 

Why?

GETTING WORK READY 
You will learn collaboratively across the college, applying your  knowledge to real-world problems either in research or to cases in
our animal hospitals and practices.

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE
Our teaching staff comprises internationally renowned researchers, clinicians and experts, supported by industry-leading equipment and facilities.

COMMUNITY
You will become part of the RVC community. A community that is serious about science, and is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and open to all.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Our courses are split between the energetic city of London and the picturesque countryside in Hertfordshire, providing you with 
the best facilities to learn, and the opportunity to connect to London's scientific hub.

INTERNATIONAL
We have a vibrant international community, with students from  54 countries and staff from 95 countries.