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Intercalated BSc Comparative Pathology
at Royal Veterinary College

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,090
Country Rank#112
Duration12 Months
Score

Program Overview

The additional year of study means that you will gain a more rounded education, additional scientific context, and gain valuable experience in carrying out in-depth, original, research. After the intercalated year you will rejoin your original course, and continue from the point you left it.

The Intercalated BSc Comparative Pathology is a one-year programme taught at our Hawkshead Campus with research projects undertaken at either the Hawkshead or Camden Campus depending on the project.

Pathology, the science of disease, is central to understanding and conduct of veterinary and biomedical research, clinical medicine and surgery. There is a need for veterinary scientists who are trained in pathology and pathology techniques to fulfil the ever-growing demand for such expertise arising from clinical practice, academia and industry.

The programme aims to:

develop an understanding of the disease process in animals and how it is assessed at the molecular level, in the cell, the organ, and the whole animal
show how contemporary technology is applied to dissecting and interpreting tissue responses in the pathological process
establish understanding of how pathology can be used for research and diagnosis
design experimental programmes appropriate for evaluating disease; to prepare and evaluate data; and to develop written and oral skills of communication

Course Content
In addition to your classroom modules you will undertake a novel research project during which you will work full time within a research laboratory from January through to May. You will have a choice of different projects from a broad range of specialisations, including pathology, microbiology, parasitology, virology, reproduction, genetics, physiology, cell & molecular biology, and locomotion.

You will be guided to produce a research report which will contribute half of your overall mark for the intercalated degree. In previous years several of these research projects have formed the basis of publications either as conference abstracts or as full articles in peer-reviewed journals. For more information, please see the Research Projects tab and the Publications from Research Projects Tab.

Please note that these are indicative modules and may be subject to change.

Year 1

Principles of Pathology (30 credits)
Appreciating the principles of pathology is pivotal to enhancing our comprehension of the complexity of animal diseases enabling development of targeted medical and surgical therapies and progression of veterinary and biomedical research.

There is a need for specialists in veterinary pathology and pathological techniques to fulfil the ever growing demand for such expertise arising from clinical practice, academia and industry. Although veterinary undergraduate courses provide adequate education in veterinary pathology to support subsequent clinical studies, this module presents an innovative approach to illustrating and understanding the fundamental principles of veterinary pathology.

The module is designed to provide you with a foundation in the core principles of veterinary pathology to support subsequent pathology oriented careers and future contributions to animal and human health and welfare. This is achieved through a series of dedicated lectures, small group seminars and practical sessions.

The Principles of Pathology module normally runs on Mondays & Tuesdays in the Autumn Term.

Applications of Pathology (30 credits)
The aim of this module is to enable you to put theory into practice. By engaging with veterinary pathologists and other experts in the field, you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge that will help to cement your understanding of the basic principles of pathology. Specifically, you will be introduced to the topics of clinical pathology, toxicological pathology and veterinary forensic pathology, and re-visit neoplasia and tumour biology both in a diagnostic and research setting.

Additionally, you will be involved in sessions dedicated to learning how to critically assess scientific publications and explain the principles and applications of useful research techniques. This will help prepare you for your research project in the spring term.

The Applications of Pathology module normally runs on Thursdays and Fridays in the Autumn Term
Entry Requirement
English language requirements
A good working knowledge of scientific English is essential in order to follow the course. All applicants must have an acceptable English Language qualification:
- IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with minimum 6.5 in each component
For those without IELTS, please see our English Language Requirements page for a full list of qualifications we will accept as alternatives.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees for International students - £21,090
Career Prospect
From data previously collected, it would appear that the majority of the students who took the previous Intercalated Veterinary Pathology programme went on to further postgraduate studies, either before or after time in practice.

Further studies include both PhD and Master's degrees and Senior Clinical Training Scholarships in either Pathology (Anatomic or Clinical) or Clinical disciplines. Indeed Intercalation in Pathology has been cited as one of the most important factors in selection of students for highly competitive post-graduate studies.

Cost Of Studying At Royal Veterinary College

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Intercalated BSc Comparative Pathology at Royal Veterinary College