Widening Participation in Veterinary Medicine at the UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

The widening participation agenda in higher education has been in place for decades. Widening participation aims to address discrepancies in the take-up of higher education opportunities between different under-represented groups of students.

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups may face many barriers to entry to higher education. Widening participation schemes attempt to remove these barriers and improve access to education, progress within higher education and to improve graduate outcomes and employability.

The Team

Our team at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies combines passion, creativity and innovation, to inspire young minds and maximise their potential through unique opportunities both in school and on campus. Our work spans many geographical reaches, supporting young people and their parents/carers to make informed decisions on a local, regional and national level.

Our Events

We run a wide range of events and activities for young people aged between 9 and 19, targeted at state school educated students, students who would be the first in their family to attend university, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students who come from neighbourhoods where there is low progression to higher education.

Our Programmes

Our programmes ensure that prospective vet students are well prepared for their transition to university. Participants gain an understanding of career pathways, experiences of university learning and teaching, support with every aspect of the application process and advice from staff and students on becoming a vet.

Further Information

For further information on widening participation programmes at the University of Edinburgh, visit our website: www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/ widening-participation/projects

To discuss how your school can work with us to help students access higher education, please contact our admissions team by email vetug@ed.ac.uk