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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams, Felix Armstrong and Lily Kemp

Cambridge University veterinary course could lose accreditation over ‘ethical concerns’

Aerial view of Cambridge University buildings
Investigators from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons said the University of Cambridge’s veterinary medicine course failed to meet 50 out of 77 standards. Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA

The University of Cambridge’s prestigious veterinary course could be stripped of its professional accreditation after regulators uncovered “ethical concerns” over animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students who experienced racism and discrimination.

Investigators from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) said Cambridge’s veterinary medicine course failed to meet 50 out of 77 standards, and the head of department warned students they may not be able to work in the UK without additional qualifications.

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