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What you need to do before you arrive

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Complete your pre-course health assessment

Once you have accepted your offer, you will need to complete a pre-course health assessment. The is delivered by Optima Health and is used to assess whether you’re fit to be on the course prior to starting. We need to be aware of any health conditions you have, and where possible all reasonable support will be provided. Please ensure you complete the questionnaire as soon as you receive the request, as this must be done, and approved, before you begin the course.

Optima Health will contact you from ‘notification@mail.tphealth.co.uk’ with instructions on how to complete the Pre Placement Questionnaire, also known as the PPQ. 

2

Sign the code of conduct from 24 August 2026

Complete and sign your code of conduct agreement.
You must sign this agreement before starting the course.

This document acts as a formal agreement on your behalf to demonstrate that you are aware of School of Veterinary Medicine and Science's protocol.

  • This form shall open on 24 August 2026
  • This document acts as a formal agreement on your behalf to demonstrate that you are aware of School of Veterinary Medicine and Science's protocol.
  • This should be signed no later than 7 September 2026

3

Order your clothing

Order your clothing by 1 September 2026.

Instructions on how to order your clothing and other required items can be found in the .

  • A few items are required to be bought from the Veterinary School; for example, the small animal tunic. You can source other items elsewhere if you prefer, although we require you to refer to the for guidelines on colour and style.

4

Tell us of any dietary requirements for the Big Vet Little Vet lunch

Every student is assigned a Big Vet, and you shall meet your Big Vet in week one at a lunch. Please complete the Big Vet: Little Vet form if you have any dietary requirements we need to be aware of.   

5

Review the guide about transitioning to the Veterinary Profession

Review the 'Transitioning to Higher Education' guide.

This resource shall support you and guide you through the transition into your higher education studies as you embark upon your veterinary degree.

In using this guide, you shall learn more about delivery styles, study skills, support available within the vet school, and how you can start your digital learning journey. 

6

Complete the Welcome questionnaire 

The information provided is used to help create your student yearbook and is optional. Your UoN credentials will be required to submit this form, so you it might not be possible to complete until just before your course begins.

The deadline for completion is 7 September 2026.  

7

Bringing your horse or pony?

If you would like to bring your horse or pony to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Veterinary School and wish to reserve a stable, please complete the form on our Livery page below.

Please remember stable reservations are on a first-come first-served basis.

For more information, please visit our Livery page.

Veterinary School livery information

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Veterinary Medicine and Science

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