1. Awarding institution The Royal Veterinary College 2. Teaching institution The Royal Veterinary College (University of London) 3. Programme accredited by N/A 4. Final award Doctorate (VetD) 5. Programme Title Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Practice 6. Date of First Intake January 2014 7. Frequency of Intake Flexible 8. Duration and Mode(s) of Study Part-time Distance Learning Delivery– DLD (online delivery). Minimum period required is 4 years Maximum period is 8 years Average duration is 6 years 9. Timing of Examination Board meetings Taught modules: Annually in September 10. Date of Last Periodic Review N/A 11. Date of Next Periodic Review 2018-19 12. Entry Requirements Entry to the course will be open to graduates with: A veterinary degree registrable with the RCVS Candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years work experience and currently work in the veterinary sector. They must also have identified a work-place supervisor. Subject to the discretion of the Programme Director, applicants with other prior equivalent experience may be considered. Candidates possessing a European/American/ RCVS Diploma or an RVC MVetMed (or equivalent *Postgraduate Clinical/Professional level 7 qualification) may enter through the alternate entry route and begin the course with Foundations of Professionalism. The course demands an excellent understanding of both written and spoken English language, including scientific usage and comprehension. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of proficiency. They will be required to achieve an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 in each or a TOEFL score of at least 93 test with no element below 23). Candidates are required to have access to a computer and a broadband internet connection. 13. UCAS code N/A 14. JACS Code D200 15. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s) N/A *A postgraduate qualification gained the veterinary degree 16. Reference points N/A 17. Educational aims of programme
1. Awarding institution The Royal Veterinary College 2. Teaching institution The Royal Veterinary College (University of London) 3. Programme accredited by N/A 4. Final award Doctorate (VetD) 5. Programme Title Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Practice 6. Date of First Intake January 2014 7. Frequency of Intake Flexible 8. Duration and Mode(s) of Study Part-time Distance Learning Delivery– DLD (online delivery). Minimum period required is 4 years Maximum period is 8 years Average duration is 6 years 9. Timing of Examination Board meetings Taught modules: Annually in September 10. Date of Last Periodic Review N/A 11. Date of Next Periodic Review 2018-19 12. Entry Requirements Entry to the course will be open to graduates with: A veterinary degree registrable with the RCVS Candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years work experience and currently work in the veterinary sector. They must also have identified a work-place supervisor. Subject to the discretion of the Programme Director, applicants with other prior equivalent experience may be considered. Candidates possessing a European/American/ RCVS Diploma or an RVC MVetMed (or equivalent *Postgraduate Clinical/Professional level 7 qualification) may enter through the alternate entry route and begin the course with Foundations of Professionalism. The course demands an excellent understanding of both written and spoken English language, including scientific usage and comprehension. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of proficiency. They will be required to achieve an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 in each or a TOEFL score of at least 93 test with no element below 23). Candidates are required to have access to a computer and a broadband internet connection. 13. UCAS code N/A 14. JACS Code D200 15. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s) N/A *A postgraduate qualification gained the veterinary degree 16. Reference points N/A 17. Educational aims of programme
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