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Information for vet schools

Information for vet schools facilitating extra-mural studies (EMS) placements.

Not from a vet school? We also have information for vet students and EMS providers.

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EMS requirements

Information on how much EMS vet students are required to complete, plus links to our EMS policies. 

More on EMS requirements

Temporary EMS requirements

Guidance relating to students who were studying for their degree during the Covid-19 pandemic.

View our temporary guidance

Health and safety on EMS placements 

Information about safeguarding student safety on placements, plus insurance requirements.

More on health and safety

Video: EMS booking database tutorial for vet school tutors

Hayley Stinchon, Senior Education Officer at RCVS, guides you through using the RCVS EMS National Booking Database.

More RCVS EMS National Booking Database video tutorials

Tutorials for placement providers 

Tutorials for vet students

 

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