Overview
Credits are awarded by RCVS and not the University of Edinburgh, which means the programme is not eligible for a University of Edinburgh award.
Design your own postgraduate certificate
You can design your own postgraduate certificate by choosing a combination of 10 credit elements that reflects your area of interest and are directly relevant to your work.
As part of this consistent, flexible framework, you can choose modules from a number of accredited institutions in the UK.
Self-study for RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh
Note that all Edinburgh CertAVP modules are self-study (assessment only) which includes guidance from the team and access to an online support environment.
If you wish to undertake taught courses for your certificate, please contact us about the Masters in Veterinary Science in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Career opportunities
Holders of the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Online Learning) from The University of Edinburgh will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for professional veterinary work. Candidates may elect to progress to a European Diploma following completion of the certificate
Programme Structure
- The programme is structured to allow sequential progression through the A module (foundation skills), B module (core skills) and C modules (advanced skills).
- While it is recommended that the Certificate is taken in this way, it is also possible to take the modules in any order.
- The Certificate can be taken over 10 years, with each module taking between 1-2 years. It is possible to complete the full programme (60 credit equivalent) in one year, though this will depend on the assessment timetable for each module.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
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Delivered
- No Attendance
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Biomedicine Veterinary Medicine View 28 other Masters in Biomedicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You must:
- be a member of RCVS, or hold a registrable degree
- have at least 1 year of postgraduate experience working as a veterinary surgeon
- be enrolled with RCVS if intending to take the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (enrolment will be valid for 10 years)
Tuition Fee
- Tuition fees vary between degree programmes. Find the specific fees for your chosen programme on our website.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.