Veterinary Science (BVSc) - Scholarships and Bursaries available for Current Students

RVC means-tested Bursary

These are administered by the Royal Veterinary College. Please refer to Royal Veterinary College means-tested Bursary.

Welsh Medium Study Bursaries - £400 a year

Students who register on modules including at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh, and who submit designated assignments in Welsh, will receive £400 for each year they do so.

There is no need to apply for this bursary - it will be awarded automatically to eligible students.

Bilingual EMS Bursary - £500 over 2 years

This bursary is available to students who undertake at least 5 weeks of their 10 week Animal Husbandry Extra-Mural Studies (AHEMS) experience in a Welsh or bilingual Welsh/English environment.

Placement hosts will certify the Welsh-medium aspects and students will be able to submit a claim for payment once the 5 weeks are certified and completed.

For further information please contact vetssat@aber.ac.uk. Closing date 31st August in your 2nd year of study. 

Vision Bursaries - £500

4 bursaries available for students who complete an assignment at the start of their second year addressing a key issue facing the veterinary profession in Wales. 

Details will be provided to students in September during their second year, with the deadline in December. Successful students will be paid in March. 

For further information please contact vetssat@aber.ac.uk

Students are encouraged to apply for as many bursaries as they wish but the university reserves the right to prioritise applications from students who have not already received one of the Vet School awards.

Students enrolled on the Veterinary Science course also have access to the full range of services offered by our Student Support & Careers Services, including the Hardship Fund.