Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (with Foundation Year)
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: D110 | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVMS
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: D110 | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - BVMS
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum 5 GCSE's at Grade C/4 including Maths and English Language
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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**Course Overview**
Would you like to become a vet but don't have a science background? Open up the possibility of an exciting veterinary career with our gateway to Veterinary Medicine.
The Foundation Year to Veterinary Medicine and Surgery will give you the opportunity to progress to our 5 year BVMS and other BSc (Hons) programmes.
Progression to the BVMS course will be subject to achieving 60% or above (aggregated grade) with no less than 50% in any one module. Additionally, successful completion of a multiple mini interview (MMI) will be required, in line with all entrants to Y1 of the BVMS course. Students who achieve an aggregate grade of 40-59% across all modules each semester, who achieve less than 50% in an individual module, or who are unsuccessful at MMI will be eligible to progress onto our BSc Bioveterinary Sciences programme or other animal science BSc courses offered by our partner institution Myerscough College and University Centre.
This course is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds typically under-represented in veterinary medicine. Modules include science relevant to veterinary medicine, integrated bioveterinary sciences, and animal husbandry. They are delivered to help prepare you to study veterinary medicine.
If you don't meet the usual academic requirements, this gateway course is perfect for you.
**Why study with us**
- A bespoke course preparing you to apply to veterinary school.
- Integration of science with animal husbandry and welfare experiences.
- Focus on personal development, academic skills and support with application preparation.
**What you'll do**
- You’ll be embedded with the veterinary school with access to our newly developing teaching facilities.
- You’ll be taught by the same academic team responsible for veterinary admissions and teaching.
- You’ll be supported to develop your full potential regardless of your background.
**Future careers**
Graduates of the BVMS course will be able to work as UK registered veterinary surgeons. Subject to successful licensing by the RCVS.
This is a field with excellent career prospects. With >99% of veterinary graduates entering employment or further academic study according to Higher Education Graduate Outcomes Statistics.
Our competency-based programmes aim to ease your transition into the working world. We'll ensure you're ready with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a range of veterinary clinical and science-based careers.
The veterinary medicine and surgery degree will also prepare you for a range of science and research careers. As well as the opportunity for further academic study.
Modules
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