Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVetMS
Course Overview - Veterinary Medicine Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVetMS
The five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) programme will prepare you for the veterinary profession.
Graduating from this programme will make you eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as international accrediting bodies. Subject to successful registration, you will be able to practice veterinary medicine in the UK and many countries overseas.
There is the opportunity at the end of your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year to temporarily pause your undergraduate studies for a year and pursue an intercalated BS...
The five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) programme will prepare you for the veterinary profession.
Graduating from this programme will make you eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), as well as international accrediting bodies. Subject to successful registration, you will be able to practice veterinary medicine in the UK and many countries overseas.
There is the opportunity at the end of your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year to temporarily pause your undergraduate studies for a year and pursue an intercalated BSc (Hons) Veterinary Science degree.
Programme benefits
* Our purpose-built campus is one of the largest concentrations of animal expertise in Europe, and students benefit from access to our three on-site veterinary hospitals
* You will gain transferable skills in effective communication, team building and an understanding of business management
* Veterinary training provides a strong foundation for careers in biomedical research, including both veterinary and human medicine.
* Students benefit from a close-knit community and our combination of traditional and cutting-edge veterinary teaching.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
15 October
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-C12
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
AAA in one set of exams (Standard). AAB in one set of exams (Minimum) Required subjects: A levels: Chemistry at A; Biology at A. A BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (D) is accepted in lieu of A level Biology/Human Biology. Your other A level can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. For this programme, we do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking. GCSEs: English at B or 6.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AAAAB by end of S5 and BB at Advanced Higher (Standard). AABBB at Higher by end of S5, and BB at Advanced Higher (Minimum). Required subjects: Chemistry; Biology or Human Biology; Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics, or Physics. For some applicants, this subject combination is not possible by end of S5. If you have five Highers at the required grades by end of S5 but you are missing one or more sciences, you may take the missing subjects in S6. We will only consider one of Biology or Human Biology; Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics or Physics. Advanced Higher: Chemistry at B; one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics at B. Advanced Higher Biology is recommended as this would be beneficial for the first year of the course. National 5s: English at B.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38 points with 666 at HL (Standard). 36 points with 665 at HL (Minimum). HL: Chemistry at 6; Biology at 6. SL: English at 5 or GCSE English at B or 6.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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