
- 192 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Getting into Veterinary School
About this book
The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study veterinary science.
Now in its 13th edition, Getting into Veterinary School is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
- What to consider when choosing the right course for you
- Support on how to prepare a winning UCAS application
- Advice on gaining that all-important work experience
- Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
- Summaries of current animal health issues that you might be asked to discuss
- First-hand case studies from current students and recent graduates
MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the author
- Introduction: ‘Do I have a cat in hell’s chance?!’
- 1| The bare necessities: What is the role of a vet?
- 2| Horses for courses: Studying veterinary medicine
- 3| Separating the sheep from the goats: Preparation and experience
- 4| The ‘Jack Russell’ Group: Choosing your course
- 5| Take the bull by the horns in the cattle market: The UCAS application
- 6| No one likes a copycat: The personal statement
- 7| So why did the chicken cross the road? The interview
- 8| A leopard does not change its spots: Non-standard applicants
- 9| A bird in the hand: Results day
- 10| Counting sheep: Financing your course
- 11| Snakes and ladders: Career paths
- 12| Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched: Further information
- Glossary
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