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- About extra-mural studies (EMS)
- EMS requirements
- Information for vet students
- Information for EMS providers
- Information for vet schools
- Temporary EMS requirements
- Practice by students - regulations
- Health and safety on EMS placements
- EMS contacts and further guidance
- Extra-mural studies fit for the future
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- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons
- Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses
- Contact the Advice Team
- XL Bully dog ban
- 'Under care' - new guidance
- Advice on Schedule 3
- Controlled Drugs Guidance – A to Z
- Dealing with Difficult Situations webinar recordings
- FAQs – Common medicines pitfalls
- FAQs – Routine veterinary practice and clinical veterinary research
- FAQs – Advertising of practice names
- GDPR – RCVS information and Q&As
Extra-mural studies (EMS)
Information about extra-mural studies (EMS), with tailored advice for students, providers and vet schools.
About EMS
Information on the purpose and different types of EMS.
EMS requirements
Information on how many weeks EMS students must complete, and the responsibilities of vet schools.
Information for vet students
Tips on how to arrange and make the most out of EMS placements.
Information for providers
Advice for EMS placement providers on delivering high-quality student placements.
Information for vet schools
Advice for vet schools on supporting students with their EMS placements.
Become an EMS provider
Are you a current EMS provider? Would you like to become one? You could shape and inspire the next generation of vets by joining the RCVS EMS National Booking Database.
This national database, which launches early 2025, will enable you to share details about your placement and connect with interested students nationwide.
To learn more or to join the database, please email [email protected].