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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

UCAS Code: D105 | Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc

Entry requirements

A level

A,A,A

Biology at grade A; Chemistry at grade A; A third subject of your choice at grade A (excluding General Studies). We also require a 'pass' in the science practical for each subject, where taking the English curriculum. A* grades are not required and predictions for A* will not give advantage at selection or offer stage over applicants predicted A. There is no third subject which is preferred by selectors or gives any special advantage in the selection process. Science and non-science subjects are treated equally for the third subject. Contextual Offers: Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction. You must achieve at least Merit in all other graded Level 3 credits. It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on [email protected] before you submit your application.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

in three Principal Subjects: Biology; Chemistry; A third subject of your choice.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

(Only in addition to other qualifications). A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 (A) including: Combined Science OR Biology and Chemistry or Science and Additional Science. with at least a grade 6 (B) in: English Language OR Welsh Language (with grade 4 in the other language if both are taken) Mathematics; Physics (if taken as a separate GCSE). For Scottish applicants, and at least National 5 grade B in: Physics; English; Mathematics.

666 at Higher Level including: Biology; Chemistry; A third subject of your choice. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSE’s or an equivalent qualification prior to the IB, they will need a minimum of grade 5 in: SL Mathematics: Analysis and approaches SL English A Lang-Lit (or grade 6 in English B) and must also demonstrate competency in Physics. Mathematics: Applications and interpretation cannot be accepted in lieu of Mathematics: Analysis and approaches.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2

including Biology and Chemistry. H1 required in one of these sciences. If not included in the above, O3 is required in: English; Mathematics; Physics* * where Physics is not available at Leaving Cert level, we'll consider a high grade in Junior Cert Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*

The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'; Pearson 'Animal Management'; City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

in Biology and Chemistry. in addition to 5 Highers at AAAAB grades including: Biology; Chemistry; and at least National 5 grade B in: Physics; English; Mathematics. Contextual Offers: Offers of AB in Biology and Chemistry will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.

See 'Scottish Advanced Higher'.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

Applicants who achieve the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate with grade A will be accepted with two A Levels: Biology at grade A; Chemistry at grade A. Contextual Offers: Offers of ABB (with an A in Biology or Chemistry) will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied.

UCAS Tariff

112-144

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About this course

Course option

5years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Veterinary medicine

Pre-clinical veterinary medicine

This degree is being offered in partnership with Aberystwyth University and the **first two years of study will take place at Aberystwyth**. Applications must be made to, and will be processed by, the RVC. Interviews will be held in Aberystwyth.

This degree is designed to meet the growing needs for competent practitioners to work in rural mixed practice. Through this comprehensive course you will acquire an understanding of the basic biological principles of normal body function, the ability to distinguish the pathological from the normal, prevent disease and safely manage the processes of animal production. You will explore opportunities to further veterinary knowledge through research and develop the expertise to diagnose and treat disease, alleviate suffering and develop the professional skills you will need to work and communicate effectively in practice.

In the first two years, you will be based in the heart of Wales at Aberystwyth University, studying the biology underpinning veterinary sciences, acquiring basic farm animal, horse and companion animal handling and examination skills, and developing your communication, problem solving and team working skills. Aberystwyth University has a long history of animal health teaching and research and is committed to educational excellence. Welsh-speaking students will have the option of taking some parts of the course in Years 1 and 2 in Welsh.

From your third year you will be based at RVC’s Hawkshead campus where you will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills in clinical science. You will experience clinical practice at the RVC as well as private veterinary practice. Additionally, in your fourth or fifth year you will return to Aberystwyth University for specialist clinical training for a short period.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£47,960
per year
International
£47,960
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Aberystwyth University (Aber)

Department:

Royal Veterinary College

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

79%
Veterinary medicine
79%
Pre-clinical veterinary medicine

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Veterinary medicine and dentistry

Teaching and learning

85%
Staff make the subject interesting
93%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
84%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

68%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
46%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

59%
UK students
41%
International students
19%
Male students
81%
Female students
0%
2:1 or above
2%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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After graduation

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Veterinary medicine and dentistry

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£30,000
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Average annual salary
100%
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Employed or in further education
99%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

99%
Health professionals
1%
Sports and fitness occupations
1%
Animal care and control services

Good news for would-be vets! Almost all graduates get jobs as vets on finishing their courses, and salaries are much better than the average for graduates. In fact, we produce the same number of vets every year than we did 10 years ago (a few hundred) and that means there are signs of shortages in the profession as the population increases. Not surprisingly, many jobs are in rural areas, and vets are much less likely than most other graduates to work in large cities.

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Veterinary medicine and dentistry

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£31k

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£36k

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£38k

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