Statement on veterinary education at the University of Cambridge
Following careful consideration, the Council of the School of the Biological Sciences has recommended that the University cease veterinary education at Cambridge once the final cohort of students is expected to graduate in 2032. The School has also recommended that the admissions process for October 2026 entry proceeds as planned.
This recommendation will now be considered by the University’s General Board and other University decision-making bodies.
The recommendation comes after the University’s General Board asked the School Council to consider various options for the sustainable delivery of clinical services. All options were explored in-depth and weighed up carefully against the School's strategic vision and plan, their implications for teaching and research, financial impact, and achievable implementation, either within the University or through external partnerships. After careful consideration, it was concluded that there was no viable long-term solution.
We understand that this is a difficult time for colleagues and students in the Veterinary School and are putting in place support structures for both staff and students who may be affected.
A statement on behalf of the Council of the School of Biological Sciences can be read on the School website.
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