[1] On 5 March 2015, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council made the decision to allow UK veterinarians to use the courtesy title "doctor", to align with international practices.
The RCVS president said of the change: “Whether one regards the decision as correcting a historical anomaly or simply providing greater clarity at home and abroad, there is no doubt that the issue has generated huge interest".
The University of Surrey received MRCVS acknowledgement in 2020, six months after its first 2014 cohort graduated having sat RCVS recognised exams at that time.
Degrees from Harper & Keele Veterinary School and the University of Central Lancashire are yet to receive RCVS accreditation.
Although institution choice in this specialised bachelor's degree makes no difference in becoming a practising Vet, most of the universities have unique titles: