Our preliminary year is for able students who do not have the required science qualifications for our five-year course but have high academic achievement in non-science and vocational subjects, or extensive experience.
Youll study integrated modules that show how basic science subjects interlink, including:
- animal biology
- animal care and behaviour
- chemistry
After successfully completing the preliminary year youll automatically progress to our five-year Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course.
Our preliminary year is for able students who do not have the required science qualifications for our five-year course but have high academic achievement in non-science and vocational subjects, or extensive experience.<br/><br/>Youll study integrated modules that show how basic science subjects interlink, including:<br/><br/><br/>- animal biology<br/><br/><br/>- animal care and behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- chemistry<br/><br/><br/>After successfully completing the preliminary year youll automatically progress to our five-year Veterinary Medicine and Surgery course.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D104
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B in any subjects, but not including both Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA (not including both Biology and Chemistry). Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15,P:0 Subjects considered on an individual basis. Applicants must also have GCSE grade B/6 in Maths and GCSE grade C/4 in English language. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma. Must not include both Biology and Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Applications are assessed on an individual basis Scottish Advanced HigherA,A in any subjects, but not including both Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AABBB, (not including both Biology and Chemistry). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 in any subjects, not including both Biology and Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AA (not both Biology and Chemistry). A levelA,A,B in any subjects at A level to include, at most, only one of Biology or Chemistry at AS level or A level, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately T LevelD |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |