The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) programme is a full-time five-year degree offering world-leading scientific and clinical training in veterinary medicine, leading to qualification as a veterinary surgeon. This exciting course builds on our extensive veterinary history, and takes a fresh approach in bringing together technological change, clinical and scientific progress, and stimulating teaching and learning methods.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) programme is a full-time five-year degree offering world-leading scientific and clinical training in veterinary medicine, leading to qualification as a veterinary surgeon. This exciting course builds on our extensive veterinary history, and takes a fresh approach in bringing together technological change, clinical and scientific progress, and stimulating teaching and learning methods.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
main site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D100
Institution Code
R84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherSee 'Scottish Advanced Higher'. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction. You must achieve at least Merit in all other graded Level 3 credits. It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme666 at Higher Level including: Biology; Chemistry; A third subject of your choice. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB Diploma, they will need a minimum of grade 5 in: EITHER MYP Mathematics (standard or extended) OR SL Mathematics Analysis and approaches OR SL Mathematics Applications and interpretation SL English A (or grade 6 in English B) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D* The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'; Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 including Biology and Chemistry. H1 required in one of these sciences. Minimum O3 is required in: English Mathematics GCSE/National 4/National 5(Only in addition to other qualifications). A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including: Combined Science OR Biology and Chemistry or Science and Additional Science. with at least a grade 6 (B) in: English Language; Mathematics; For Scottish ap Scottish Advanced HigherA,A in Biology and Chemistry. in addition to 5 Highers at AAAAB grades including: Biology; Chemistry; and at least National 5 grade B in: English; Mathematics. Contextual Offers: Offers of AB in Biology and Chemistry will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,D3 in three Principal Subjects: Biology; Chemistry; A third subject of your choice. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A Applicants who achieve the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with grade A will be accepted with two A Levels: Biology at grade A; Chemistry at grade A. Contextual Offers: Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. A levelA,A,A Biology at grade A; Chemistry at grade A; A third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies). We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. A* grades are not required and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the third subject. Contextual Offers: Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £47,960 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |