SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences

12/10/2026

SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences is creating a network of Partner Practices to deliver BVSci final-year student clinical rotations.
Practices within commuting distance of Aberdeen, or further afield with accommodation are warmly invited to attend one of our Partner Practice events on

28th October 3-5pm (in person) at Ferguson Building, Aberdeen campus, AB21 9YA or
29th October 7-9pm (online) via Microsoft Teams

Come along to hear more about what’s involved and the benefits of becoming one of our inaugural Partners.
Please note that applications for Partner Practices will be open from 1st -30th November via the Public Contracts Scotland e-portal.
Our PCS reference number is OCT566349.

Attendance at the events in advance of applying is strongly encouraged for clinical directors and managers,
and veterinary staff who are interested in becoming trained Clinical Mentors to students on placement.

Register to attend at https://buff.ly/FNVJRGf by 27th October

09/10/2026

Want to turn your passion for animals into a career?

For 4th year Animal Science student Freya Hiddleston, studying at SRUC has helped open the door to an exciting future working at the zoo!

Interested in a future in animal health, welfare or science? Explore SRUC’s Vet Biosciences and Animal Welfare Science degree programmes and discover the career opportunities your studies could open up.

Our animal science programmes have pathway routes into veterinary medicine. For more details contact [email protected].

Find out more about Animal Science programmes at SRUC 👉 https://buff.ly/1rwUKjU

08/10/2026

One week to go!

The UCAS deadline for 2027 applications for UK veterinary medicine programmes is 6pm on Thursday October 15th.

If you are interested in studying veterinary medicine in Aberdeen on the BVSci Veterinary Science programme, you will need to submit the UCAS application by the deadline and upload your supporting documents to the SRUC website no later than Thursday October 22nd.

You can find all the details on the application process and links to submit the supporting documents on the BVSci webpage under ‘How to Apply’;

https://buff.ly/W26LgdY

06/10/2026

Looking to build confidence in beef herd health planning?

For new and recently graduated vets, discussing nutrition, health planning and herd performance with farmers can feel daunting. Our Health Planning for the Beef Herd CPD course is designed to provide the practical knowledge and confidence needed to support beef clients more effectively.

During this one-day course, participants will explore:

✅ The links between nutrition, health and performance
✅ Farm-specific health planning approaches
✅ Key performance indicators and their role in herd management
✅ Nutritional requirements of beef cattle
✅ Practical interpretation of forage analyses and feed labels

Through expert-led teaching and practical examples, you'll gain skills that can be applied immediately in practice, helping you deliver evidence-based advice that supports herd health, productivity and profitability.

Find out more and book your place: https://buff.ly/RDBZpoF

30/09/2026

Thinking about studying Veterinary Medicine?

What’s it actually like to study the BVSci at SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences?

We caught up with Anna Dolan, who is in her second year, to find out why she chose veterinary medicine, what she’s enjoyed most about her studies so far and what advice she’d give to anyone thinking about applying.

If you’re considering a career in veterinary medicine and looking at veterinary programmes in Scotland, Anna’s advice is well worth a watch.

Thinking about applying for the BVSci at SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine and Bioscience? The UCAS application deadline is 6pm on 15th October.

Find out more and apply now 👉 https://www.sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/veterinary-science/bvsci-veterinary-science/

28/09/2026

“SRUC gave me the confidence, experience and opportunities to turn my passion for horses into a career.”

Eilidh Simmons graduated with a BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Management from our Oatridge campus, after turning her lifelong love of horses into a career.
During her studies, she developed her practical skills and confidence, while gaining valuable industry experience through work placements, including a third-year placement in the Netherlands.

Eilidh said: “The placements in first and third year were some of the best experiences of the course. My third-year placement in the Netherlands gave me the chance to experience a completely different side of the industry while also building my confidence travelling and working independently.”

If you're passionate about horses and want to turn that passion into a career, find out more about studying Equine Science and Management at SRUC 👉 https://buff.ly/obJh8tP

17/09/2026

Thinking about studying Veterinary Medicine at SRUC? Meet the students who can give you an insight into what it’s like to study the BVSci at SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences.

Our Student Ambassadors are here to share their experiences, answer your questions and give you a student perspective on everything from studying and practical work to campus life.

Swipe through to meet the team and find out a little more about each of them.

A big thank you to Student Ambassador Anna Dolan for putting these graphics together!

Thinking about applying? The UCAS deadline is 15th October at 6pm, so there’s still time to take the next step 👉 https://buff.ly/hsY3rq4

15/09/2026

We’re proud to be ranked second in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture in The Guardian University Guide 2027.

This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our students and colleagues, as well as the strength of the education and practical experience available at SRUC.

We also received a value-added score of 9/10, recognising the progress students make during their studies.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone across SRUC who has played a part in this achievement.

Thinking about studying at SRUC? Explore our courses 👉 https://buff.ly/9HeRihN

14/09/2026