Introduction

The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) will hold a Veterinary Immersive Programme (VIP) Summer School for senior secondary school students interested to pursue a career in veterinary medicine in July 2026. The programme will provide interested students with an opportunity to gain practical experience and a comprehensive understanding of career opportunities within the veterinary profession.

This programme is suitable for students who have a strong interest in veterinary medicine and the academic potential to succeed in the internationally accredited Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree course at City University of Hong Kong.

During the first week of the programme students will engage with Professors and Clinical Veterinarians from JCC through interactive lectures, Q and A sessions, practical classes and field trips to a diverse variety of animal facilities in Hong Kong. In the second week, students will undertake animal handling sessions with an opportunity to learn some of the same skills taught to our veterinary students.

In brief, the programme will run for two weeks in July 2026 and has three main components;

Talks & Lab Sessions	The first component will be veterinary-oriented lectures (One Health, overview of the veterinary profession, veterinary specialties, animal welfare) laboratory sessions (Anatomy Lab, Pathobiology Lab) and practical classes (cytology, histology and post-mortem session) conducted at CityU campus;
Field Trips	The second component will be guided field trips to animal facilities (Kadoorie Farm, AFCD Animal Management Centre, HKJC Equine Hospital and Quarantine Centre, CityUHK Veterinary Medical Centre and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory);
Practical Attachments	The third component will be practical attachments to facilities in Hong Kong where the participants will be able to handle animals (CityUHK Farm, Tai Tong Ecopark, Lo Wu Saddle Club, local poultry farm, cat cafe and the Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association).

Applicants: Students who are either;
- already in their final two years of high school or
- entering their final two years of high school in September 2026.
Non-credit bearing.
Students who successfully complete the programme will have fulfilled CityUHK’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine’s Non-Academic admissions requirements of 70 hrs animal experience
Programme Fee: HK$ 25,000
Application period: 1 - 28 February 2026
Selection and announcement of shortlisted applicants: March 2026
Successful applicants to fulfil mandatory enrolment requirements (e.g. parent consent form, vaccinations, payment): April 2026
Veterinary Immersive Programme: 13 - 24 July 2026
Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the programme subject to the attendance and punctuality policy.
Attendance and Punctuality Policy
- Participants are required to attend the entire duration of the programme, from commencement to completion.
- A maximum absence allowance of one day is permitted only for emergencies or medical leave, subject to valid justification and official documentation (e.g., medical certificate).
- Prior notification to the programme coordinator is mandatory for any anticipated absence.
- Punctuality is strictly enforced—late arrivals without a valid reason may be recorded as an absence.
- To qualify for the Certificate of Attendance and fulfill CityUHK’s Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Non-Academic Requirements, participants must:
  - Maintain a minimum attendance rate (maximum 1 day absent);
  - Provide official documentation of any absence as outlined above.
  - No exceptions will be made without prior written approval from the programme coordinator. Failure to meet these requirements will result in ineligibility for certification.