نظرة عامة على البرنامج

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery BVMBVS with BVMedSci

Overview

Our veterinary course is highly rated by our students. You will get hands-on with animals from day one and can choose when you start - September 2026 or April 2026.

Course Details

• Qualification: BVMBVS with BVMedSci
• Entry Requirements: AAB
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS Code: D100
• Duration: 5 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

This course is Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accredited, giving you the ability to practice as a vet in the UK and other countries when you graduate.

European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)

We are fully accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: A in biology (or human biology) and chemistry. B in a third subject
• GCSEs: Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including biology and chemistry (or double science or core science additional science, further additional science) and either physics or maths. GCSE grade 6 (B) in maths and 4 (C) in English Language.
• IB Score: 32 points overall or 6,6,5 in three HL certificates
• IB Requirements: HL6 in biology, HL6 in chemistry

Alternative Qualifications

• Scottish Advanced Highers: Minimum of AA in Advanced Higher level, including biology and chemistry
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of AAABB in Higher level, including grade A in biology and chemistry
• Cambridge Pre-U: Distinction (D3) in biology and chemistry and a Merit pass (M2) in a third subject

Additional Entry Requirements

• Interview: You will need to attend an interview, lasting approximately 30 minutes
• Students with Disabilities: The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 requires that veterinary surgeons are able to give at least basic and emergency treatment to all common domestic species
• Students with Criminal Convictions: All students are required during the admissions process to disclose any criminal convictions

Placements

• Compulsory Placement Year: You will undertake a compulsory placement year, gaining exposure to a varied caseload of animals and treatments
• Clinical Associates: We have a dedicated EMS team in the school who can support you to find suitable placements

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees: £38,400 per year
• Additional Costs: You should factor in additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses
• Scholarships and Bursaries: We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars

Course Overview

• Teaching Methods: We use a variety of teaching methods to help consolidate the theory and practical elements of the course
• Assessment Methods: You will need to achieve a variety of skill and knowledge-based learning outcomes, through different types of assessment
• Contact Time and Study Hours: The majority of our teaching staff hold veterinary qualifications suitable for clinical practice in the UK

Careers Overview

• Job Prospects: 97.1% of undergraduates from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average Starting Salary: £31,251
• Careers Advice: Our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further

Your Campus - Sutton Bonington

• Student Experience: As a veterinary student you will study at our purpose-built veterinary school on Sutton Bonington Campus
• Campus Facilities: The school and campus offer a student experience that's as unique as you are, from sports to events and societies, and even a farmers market.