Degree of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science

RESOLUTION

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science is governed by Resolution No. 363 of the University Court, which came into effect on 23 March 1994, as subsequently amended, with provision that:

1.    The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science (BSc (VetSci)) may be conferred by the University of Glasgow in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (the College) as a Degree in such designations as may be prescribed by Regulations.

2.    The Senate may make Regulations governing the award of the Degree which are subject to the approval of the University Court. These shall be stated under ‘Regulations’.

3.    The Degree may be offered as an Ordinary Degree or as a Degree with Honours in one or more Principal Subjects. The Degree may not be awarded honoris causa tantum. The Degree shall not be recognised as a registerable qualification carrying the right to membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

REGULATIONS

1.     Duration of Degree Study

1.1    Study in the University of Glasgow

Every candidate for the Degree, unless granted a concession or exemption under Regulations made under this Resolution, must attend during not less than four academic sessions courses of instruction in the University of Glasgow in the subjects of study prescribed by Regulations made under this Resolution and must pass the examinations similarly prescribed.

1.2    Recognition of Study in other Faculties, Universities and Institutions of Tertiary Education

Every student admitted as a candidate for the Degree must also be a candidate for the Degree of BVMS or have obtained the Degree of BVMS not more than five years before the date of admission as a candidate for the Honours Degree.

Admission to the Honours study depends on satisfactory completion of studies in the year or years preceding admission and satisfaction of the specified entry requirements prescribed for a particular Honours course. Candidates must apply to the School(s) responsible for the courses to which they seek admission with a statement of their results achieved to date. Admission is at the discretion of the head(s) of School concerned but a candidate refused entry may submit for the consideration of the College any special circumstances bearing on their case.

2.     General Structure and Assessment of Degree

The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science follows a prescribed curriculum.

Every candidate for the Degree, unless granted a concession or exemption under Generic Undergraduate Regulation §4, set out below, must attend in the University of Glasgow during not less than three academic years courses of instruction in the classes of the first three years of the curriculum for the Degree of BVMS, and pass the Degree examinations prescribed for these courses, and attained the specified entry requirements at the first attempt.

In addition to fulfilling the requirements set out above, every candidate must pursue advanced studies for at least one year in the University of Glasgow in one of the following Principal Subjects of study:

Anatomical Sciences	Parasitology
Biochemistry	Pharmacology
Genetics	Physiology
Marine & Freshwater Biology	Virology
Microbiology	Zoology
Molecular & Cellular Biology

or in such Principal Subjects of study in the University of Glasgow as may be approved by the Senate on the recommendation of the College.

The year of study in one of the Principal Subjects for Honours may be intercalated after the third year of study or added on at the end of the course leading to the Degree of BVMS, subject to the approval of the College.

2.1    Minimum requirements for the award of credits

Credits for courses contributing to a candidate’s curriculum shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 - §16.44 of the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section in the University Calendar.

2.2    Assessment

For each academic session, assessment and reassessment are, in so far as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Calendar published for that session.

2.3    Approval of Curriculum

The curriculum of every candidate and any changes in that curriculum must be approved by the Head of College or their nominee.

2.4    Conditions of Study

a)   During the minimum period of study required for graduation by a candidate that candidate may not undertake any professional training or other occupation without the approval of the College.

b)   Candidates may not attend courses out with their curriculum in another College without the permission of the College.

3.     Progress of Students

3.1    General progress requirements for all levels of the award

The College (i) may require any candidate to repeat in any academic year attendance in any courses provided previously attended in which the candidate has not yet satisfied the examiners or other course in lieu and to take in that session only such other courses as the College may permit; (ii) may suspend any candidate for a period of further attendance on courses for the Degree; (iii) may require any candidate to discontinue study for the Degree.

3.2    Administration of Progression

Any candidate who fails to meet the minimum requirements for progression will be referred to the School Progress Committee.