Program Overview

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About this course

Our course is designed to create practical, compassionate and resilient veterinary surgeons and to equip our graduates with the skills and qualities required to practice in the 21st century.

Introduction

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) programme offers world-leading scientific and clinical training in veterinary medicine. The BVSc is internationally accredited and on graduation, you will be qualified to practise as a veterinary surgeon in the UK (RCVS), Ireland and Europe (EAEVE), Australia and New Zealand (AVBC), South Africa (SAVC), North America (AVMA) and many other countries around the world.

Programme in detail

Our integrated spiral curriculum offers an innovative approach to teaching and learning, where subjects are revisited year on year with an increasing focus on clinical application as the course progresses.

• Animal handling and the science of normal structure and function
• The welfare and husbandry of animals and the incidence and distribution of disease
• You will continue to build on this knowledge in second year, adding pathology and parasitology, further practical techniques and learning about veterinary research
• In third year, you will study pathology and parasitology in more detail, start the clinical science course and complete a research project
• You will begin learning and using clinical skills from day one, taking advantage of our dedicated facilities to practise the essential techniques required in every field of veterinary practice

International opportunities

During clinical rotations, you will have the opportunity to join up to a 3-month exchange programme with one of our partner vet schools in Europe and the USA:

• Belgium – Ghent University
• Finland – University of Helsinki
• France – National Veterinary School of Alfort
• Norway – Norwegian School of Veterinary Science
• Switzerland – University of Bern, Vetsuisse Faculty
• USA – Kansas State University

What you'll learn

• A core foundation in basic and clinical science which will support development of clinical reasoning and practical skills
• Animal handling and essential techniques required in every field of veterinary practice
• An understanding of the role of animals in human health
• The role of vets in the treatment and prevention of disease in individual animals and populations
• Development of professional skills to enable engagement with all aspects of veterinary science and clinical practice

Course content

Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.

Year one

• Animal husbandry and welfare
• Infectious diseases
• Normal structure and function
• Professional, clinical and study skills
• Public health and epidemiology

Year two

• Animal husbandry
• Infectious diseases
• Normal structure and function
• Professional, clinical and research skills
• Public health and epidemiology

Year three

• Management of disease, pathology and parasitology
• Professional (including business), clinical and research skills
• Public health and epidemiology

Year four

• Clinical rotations
• Management of disease

Year five

• Clinical rotation
• Electives

Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you.

Global opportunities

University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.

Year in China

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.

Your experience

Enjoy both city and rural lifestyles on our programme.

Explore where you'll study

We're distinct in the UK in that we have two farms, alongside three first-opinion practices and two referral hospitals on campus.

Supporting your learning

From arrival to alumni, we're with you all the way:

• Careers and employability support
• A dedicated student services team
• Confidential counselling and support
• Support for students with differing needs

Careers and employability

Studying this degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers in animal sciences.

• Laboratories
• Animal charities
• The public health sector
• Research
• Higher degrees like PhDs, or further studies in particular veterinary specialities

Fees and funding

Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees

• UK fees: £9,790 per year
• International fees: £44,850 per year

Additional costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.

• The Liverpool Bursary
• Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary
• Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
• Estranged Students Bursary
• Genesys Life Sciences Scholarship
• Nolan Scholarships
• Rigby Enterprise Award
• ROLABOTIC Scholarship
• Sport Liverpool Performance Programme
• Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarship
• Young Adult Carer's (YAC) Bursary

Entry requirements

The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.

Qualification requirements

• A levels: AAA including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry
• GCSE: At least five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including two science GCSEs
• International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall to include Grade 6 at Higher Level Biology and Grade 6 at Higher Level Chemistry
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: Grade B in Biology at Advanced Higher, Grade B in Chemistry at Advanced Higher
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced: Accepted in place of a third A level
• Access: Kitemarked level 3 Access to Medicine at pre-approved colleges
• Work Experience Requirements: Candidates should have work experience in both animal husbandry and clinical (veterinary practice) setting

English language requirements

You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language.

• IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component below 7.0
• TOEFL iBT: 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 24, writing 24, reading 24 and speaking 26
• Pearson PTE Academic: 69 overall, with no component below 69
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English: Grade B overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening