Getting into University: Veterinary School: Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure Your University...

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Emily Lucas

Getting into University

Name: Getting into University
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ISBN: 9781911724971

Veterinary School: Create a Standout UCAS Application and Secure Your University Place

Emily Lucas

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English

Trotman
24 April 2026

Higher & further education, tertiary education; Careers guidance; Veterinary medicine; Advice on education

The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study veterinary science.

Now in its 14th 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 and personal statement in the new three-part format 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 make the complex procedures for getting into higher education clear and accessible to all. Written by acknowledged experts in a 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.

By: Emily Lucas
Imprint: Trotman
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 14th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781911724971
ISBN 10: 1911724975
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 24 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , ELT Advanced , Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction: ‘Do I have a cat in hell’s chance?!’ The bare necessities: What is the role of a vet? Horses for courses: Studying veterinary medicine Separating the sheet from the goats: Preparation and experience The ‘Jack Russell’ Group: Choosing your course Taking the bull by the horns in the cattle market: The UCAS Application No one likes a copycat: The personal statement So why did the chicken cross the road?: The interview A leopard does not change its spots: Non-standard applicants A bird in the hand: Results day Counting sheep: Financing your course Snakes and ladders: Career paths Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched: Further information Glossary

Emily Lucas is University Support Officer at MPW, and helps students with their university applications, as well as supporting students with pre-admissions tests such as the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). As well as teaching, Emily is currently undertaking a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Southampton.