Overview

In response to the increasing requirement for support in developing advanced clinical skills, this distance learning programme is aimed primarily, but not exclusively at veterinarians in practice.

The modular, portfolio approach allows flexibility to meet the needs of the modern practitioner. The goal is to provide the skills and knowledge required to be highly effective practitioners and act as leaders and mentors within the veterinary community.

Our clinical services cover a great range of species - dog, cat, exotics, small mammals, zoo, wildlife, equine and livestock - and are among the most influential centres for clinical care in the UK. The School is the only UK veterinary school to have dedicated exotic animal and wildlife Services, and has an international reputation for providing veterinary education in these fields. Advanced Clinical Practice (Online Learning) programme is offered at The University of Edinburgh .

Career opportunities

This online study portfolio offers an enjoyable and productive way to learn while gaining new, or augmenting existing, clinical skills. Skills and knowledge gained can support business performance, improve promotion prospects and employability.

Some graduates go on to work towards achieving the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Advanced Practitioner Status.

Some examples of graduate career paths include:

Enhanced promotion within the veterinary clinical practice sector
Entry point for academic clinical positions coming from the private practice sector
Veterinary-based industries, particularly feed and pharmaceutical manufacturers

It may also support those intending to progress to European Diploma (veterinary specialist) through the available institutional programmes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Clinical Skills for Advanced Veterinary Practice

Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine in Clinical Practice

Standard diagnostic tests, chosen from a range of course options

Advances in small animal chronic enteropathy

Antimicrobial stewardship in companion animal practice

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 16 other Masters in Veterinary Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is intended for students with a veterinary degree or its international equivalent.

You must have at least 1 year of postgraduate experience working as a veterinary surgeon.

If you hold an RCVS Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) or similar postgraduate accredited veterinary qualification, you can apply for recognition of prior learning.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6366 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6366 GBP / year

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Additional Details

PgDip: £12,735

PgCert: £6,370

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

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General requirements

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