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Harper Adams launches course for aspiring vets
The course will provide a grounding in the relevant science and work experience.
The course aims to help people meet vet school entry requirements.

Harper Adams University has launched a new course for aspiring veterinary surgeons who don't yet meet the entry requirements for a veterinary medicine degree.

The BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience (Accelerated) programme will provide a two-year course to support entry into veterinary medicine courses.

The curriculum aims to give students the grounding in science and relevant work experience they need to study veterinary medicine.

This will include looking at the science that underpins animal health and welfare, including animal biology and physiology, nutrition, microbiology and disease control.

The university also says that the course could interest those looking to move into other animal-related careers.

Launched this year, the course currently has places available through Clearing.

Jane Thomas, head of department, said: “While it is important to note that by studying this course you will not qualify as a vet and be able to diagnose and treat animals, it is here to help you with the knowledge you need both to progress to veterinary medicine through the graduate entry route, or to explore the whole host of other careers and opportunities a veterinary bioscience degree offers you.”

More information about the course can be found here.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.