Edinburgh University tops nursing and vets league

From: Evening News - Scotland | Date: April 19, 2005| Author: BRIAN FERGUSON | Copyright information

EDINBURGH University has been rated the best in Britain for the teaching of nursing and veterinary science.

The institution has also claimed 11th place in the overall league table compiled as part of a respected annual survey of the nation's universities.

Heriot-Watt, Queen Margaret and Napier came 24th, 45th and 58th respectively in the Guardian's guide, which assesses teaching quality, staff-student ratios and graduate job prospects.

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