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Vet campuses do tend to have non-urban campuses, or in the case of at least two of the UK/Irish ones, an urban campus and a non-urban or farm site. I think a lot of suburban prospective vets don’t necessarily focus on the reality that they will have to learn all types of vet practice, including cows/pigs/sheep/horses- not just cats & dogs! A calving or lambing rotation can be a real eye opener.
The idea of no gen ed classes is the draw to UK schools for my kid. Having to take classes that are of no interest to her (i.e. not in her major) is one of the reasons she’s reluctant to go to college. I don’t think, however, that she has realized the commitment she is making to a course (even non-vet med). She needs to really dig deep into the curriculums and make sure the course is what she wants and not just the school (I’m thinking of her infatuation with Hartpury). This is definitely something I want her to ask about when we visit Hartpury so she can hear it from them and not just me.
I may be missing something, but I don’t see that Hartpury offers a degree in veterinary medicine or that it is accredited for the veterinary nursing program. If considering veterinary medicine, you need to attend an accredited program.
Oh no, she wouldn’t go there for a vet program. She’s interested in their equestrian programs. Maybe equestrian performance and rehab. She’d really like to do equine chiropractor but you need a vet degree or a chiropractor degree first.