WELCOME TO OUR OPEN DAY

PROGRAMME
We have members of academic staff, support staff and current students on hand to share their knowledge and experiences with you.
We want to answer all of your questions and show you what life is like at the RVC. But most importantly, we want you to have a great day!
CAMPUS TOURS
Join a student-led tour of the Hawkshead Campus where you can explore the teaching, clinical and support facilities.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting point: G055, Student Leaning Centre (SLC)
Estimated duration: One hour
ACCOMMODATION VIEWINGS
View our accommodation on a tour led by students who currently live on-campus.
You can view:
New Student Village – single study bedrooms with en-suite shower (fixed-term)
College Close – single study bedrooms in a quiet cul-de-sac (not fixed-term)
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting point: New Student Village Green
Estimated duration: 20 minutes per accommodation
EXHIBITION CENTRE
Discover RVC life at our exhibition showcase, featuring our Accommodation Office, Admissions, Academic Staff, the Learning & Wellbeing Team and a variety of Sports Clubs and Societies from the Students’ Union.
Time: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Location: SAWC (Sports and Wellbeing Centre)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PRESENTATION
Pre-booked students seated first followed by guests - (subject to availability).
A brief overview of the RVC, course information (Biological; Bioveterinary; Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics; and Biological Sciences (Wildlife Health Sciences), and our entry requirements.
Times: 10:15am - 11:00am (G054) and 1:00pm - 1:45pm (ALT)
Locations: Alumni Lecture Theatre (ALT) and G054, Student Learning Centre (SLC)
VETERINARY MEDICINE
PRESENTATION
Pre-booked students seated first, followed by guests (subject to availability).
A brief overview of the RVC, course information (Veterinary Gateway, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Graduate Accelerated BVetMed and Years 3-5 of our Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), and our entry requirements.
Times: 11:15am - 12:00pm (G504), 11:45am - 12:30pm (ALT), 12.30pm - 1.15pm (G504) and 2:00pm - 2.45pm (ALT)
Locations: Alumni Lecture Theatre (ALT) and G054, Student Learning Centre (SLC)
APPLYING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
First-come, first-served
In-depth information about applying to Veterinary Medicine, from the qualifications required to interviews and everything in between.
Times: 10:00am - 10:30am (ALT), 2:30pm - 3:00pm (G054) and 3:15pm - 3:45pm (G054)
Locations: Alumni Lecture Theatre (ALT) and G054, Student Learning Centre (SLC)
VETERINARY NURSING
PRESENTATION
Pre-booked students seated first, followed by guests (subject to availability)
A brief overview of the RVC, course information (FdSc and BSc Veterinary Nursing), and our entry requirements.
Times: 10:45am - 11:30am (G054) and 1:30pm - 2:15pm (ALT)
Locations: G054, Student Learning Centre (SLC) Alumni Lecture Theatre (ALT)
CLINICAL SKILLS CENTRE
Try your hand at some of the practical clinical skills that we teach our Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing students in the Centre, the first of its kind within the veterinary field in the UK.
Time: 10:30am- 3:30pm
Location: Clinical Skills Centre (LIVE Centre)
EQUINE HOSPITAL
Learn about our comprehensive equine diagnostic imaging, which includes CT, MRI, radiography, ultrasound and scintigraphy.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Equine Hospital
BOLTONS PARK FARM
Take a tour of our farm animal practical teaching facility. Shuttle buses to the farm depart 5 and 35 minutes past the hour.
Time: 11:05am – 3:05pm (estimated duration 40 minutes including travel)
Bus Stop: Opposite main entrance to Hawkshead Campus
CATERING
RESTURANT
Breakfast Opening Times: 9:00am – 10:00am
Lunch Opening Times: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Café: 9:00am – 3:00pm
SHUTTLE BUS
Shuttle buses will be running between Hawkshead Campus and Potters Bar Train station.
- Buses will depart Potters Bar Station at 00 and 30 minutes past the hour
- Buses will depart Hawkshead at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.
Time: First bus from Potters Bar at 9:30am, last bus from Hawkshead Campus at 3:45pm
Bus Stop : Opposite main entrance to Hawkshead Campus
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CAMPUS MAP
HAWKSHEAD CAMPUS
THANK YOU FOR VISITING
OPEN HOUSE
If you would like to view our Camden Campus, please book onto one of our Open House events on 28th June and 16th August.
Our historic Camden Campus is where Biological Sciences and Veterinary Gateway students study, and where Veterinary Medicine students spend the first two years (or just the first year if you are studying our Graduate Accelerated BVetMed).
Booking is essential and can be completed at www.rvc.ac.uk/visitus
ANY QUESTIONS
After your visit, you may have more questions about our courses or about studying here. Feel free to get in touch, we will be happy to help.
Email: admissions@rvc.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7468 5147
Keep up to date by visiting our website www.rvc.ac.uk