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

Worries about animal euthanasia and mishandling of complaints from students about racism among concerns

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.