Amendments to the 2011 Regulations relating to certain graduate entry courses

5.—(1) The 2011 Regulations are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1)(1) (interpretation), after the definition of “graduate entry accelerated programme”, insert—

““graduate entry veterinary course” means a course—

(a)

the standard of which is not higher than a first degree which leads to qualification as a veterinary surgeon, and

(b)

where a first degree or equivalent qualification would normally be required for entry to the course;”.

(3) In regulation 5(2) (designated courses), in paragraph (6), in the words before sub-paragraph (a), after “degree course” insert “(other than a graduate entry accelerated programme or a graduate entry veterinary course)”.

(4) In regulation 139(3) (designated part-time courses), in paragraph (1)(a), after “Schedule 2” insert “, other than a graduate entry accelerated programme or a graduate entry veterinary course”.

(5) In Schedule 2(4) (designated courses), after paragraph 9, insert—

“10.   A graduate entry accelerated programme.

11.   A graduate entry veterinary course.”.

(1)

There are no relevant amendments to regulation 2.

(2)

There are no relevant amendments to regulation 5.

(3)

There are no relevant amendments to regulation 139.

(4)

There are no relevant amendments to Schedule 2.