Extra Mural Studies
Applications for the EMS placements for the summer of 2014 have now been closed.
The Zoological Society of London offers Extra Mural Studies (EMS) placements for veterinary undergraduates each summer.
Each EMS placement will be based on a three-week module. There will be a total of four successive placements at both London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo, giving a total of eight placements for the summer.
The placements offer a unique opportunity for a veterinary undergraduate to “see practice” with colleagues working full time in the field of zoo and wild animal medicine and pathology. In addition, during clinically quiet periods, the student will be expected to produce a short, written case report and to write up a project to present as an informal Powerpoint presentation during the last week of their placement. Please note that we are unable to offer any accommodation at London or Whipsnade for the duration of your placement.
To be eligible a student must be about to start their final year at a veterinary school by the time the placement starts and be committed to a complete three week period.
How to apply.
We are accepting applications for the 2014 placements from 1st of January 2013.
The dates for 2014 are:
Monday 23 June – Friday 11 July 2014
Monday 14 July – Friday 1 August 2014
Monday 4 August – Friday 22 August 2014
Tuesday 26 August – Friday 12 September 2014 (note this period starts on a Tuesday due to Bank Holiday)
Applications should be made using the application form only. Details of two referees must be provided, and the preferred site and available dates for the placement must be specified.
Applications for the EMS placements for the summer of 2014 have now been closed.
We will inform the successful candidates by Friday the 17th of May 2013.
If you require any further information, please email ems@zsl.org .
Please note other than the dates stated above we are unable to offer placements at any other time of the year due to our commitment to teaching the MSc in Wild Animal Heath , taught in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College.
EMS Placements are available only to students in the summer before their final year, and we do NOT run pre-clinical EMS placements.
