Your guide to extra-mural studies (EMS)
Discover extra-mural studies (EMS) and why it’s an essential element of your veterinary degree.
EMS contacts and further guidance
Find contact details for your veterinary school’s extramural studies (EMS) coordinator, plus additional resources to help you plan and make the most of your placements.
EMS contacts
Contact your school's dedicated EMS team using the details below for help with finding placements, understanding requirements and completing your studies successfully.
| Vet school | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Bristol | [email protected] |
| Cambridge | [email protected] |
| Edinburgh | [email protected] [email protected] - for attendance and feedback forms |
| Glasgow | [email protected] |
| Harper and Keele | [email protected] |
| Liverpool | Dr Melanie Chapman [email protected] |
| Nottingham | [email protected] |
| Royal Veterinary College (RVC) | [email protected] [email protected] |
| Dr Jane Tomlin | [email protected] |
| SRUC | Visit SRUC website for contact details |
| Surrey | [email protected] |
| UCLan | [email protected] |
Further EMS guidance
Your EMS coordinators are there to support you throughout your placement, so don't hesitate to reach out for help and advice. Explore more detailed guidance on your EMS journey and different career paths in veterinary medicine:
- BVA - Making the most of EMS – guidance for BVA members only
- EMS Driving Licence – guidance for students before they start EMS
- GVS - Government Veterinary Services
Association of Veterinary Students Clinical EMS guide
Association of Veterinary Students Clinical EMS guide
444.13 KB
Association of Veterinary Students Pre-clinical EMS guide
Association of Veterinary Students Pre-clinical EMS guide
606.25 KB
EMS Placements at the APHA
EMS at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) – application form and supporting guidance for EMS placements at APHA
53.62 KB