§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many veterinary science students have followed courses in epidemics, farm animals and disease control in universities in each of the last 10 years. [54987]
§ Margaret HodgeEpidemics, farm animals and disease control are covered in all veterinary science courses. The table below gives the number of students on undergraduate courses.
Higher Education Students1 on Undergraduate Veterinary Science Courses UK HE Institutions Academic year Number of Students (thousands) 1991–92 1.9 1992–93 2.0 1993–94 2.2 1994–95 2.3 1995–96 2.4 1996–97 2.5 1997–98 2.6 1998–99 2.8 1999–00 3.0 2000–01 3.1 2001–02 3.4 Source:
Universities Statistical Record (USR) and Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
1. Covers home and overseas students on full-time or part-time courses.