
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
Course Overview - Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year BVMBVS
Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. Youll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.
After completing your gateway year youll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course....
Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. Youll learn basic science in animal biology and chemistry, as well as animal behaviour and care. Teaching uses integrated modules that illustrate how these key areas work, giving you the required knowledge for progression.<br/>In addition, you will gain an understanding of relevant industries. develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society, and expand your animal handling skills.<br/>After completing your gateway year youll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>- 1st - for student satisfaction since 2010. (National Student Survey 2010-2021)<br/><br/><br/>• Modern facilities - Our purpose-built vet school lets you get hands-on with animals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hands on - Experience animal handling and RCVS day one competencies from the moment you start the course.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Placements - Placement opportunities in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos and specialist animal centres, give you a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine.<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 5th in the UK - Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024<br/><br/><br/>• Dual intake - Choose when you start - September or April. (Visit the dual intake webpage)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Three qualifications - Graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) and Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degree. Plus gain an additional award of BVMedSci, after completing an integrated research project in your third year.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
15 October
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D190
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
including Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:24,P:6
Subjects considered on an individual basis. Diploma must include Biology and Chemistry at level 3. GCSE Maths must be passed at grade B (6) and GCSE English language passed at grade C (4)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
554 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry OR 26 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Applications are assessed on an individual basis
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBCC, to include Biology and Chemistry.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M1,M1,M3
including grade M1 in Chemistry and Biology and grade M3 in a third subject.
A level
B,B,C
including grade B in Chemistry and Biology and grade C in a third subject (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately
T Level
M
Considered on an individual basis
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |