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Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc
Foundation to Veterinary Science
University of Liverpool
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Foundation to Veterinary Science course at University of Liverpool.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
This programme is designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications. Please note that we will not consider A-Level students or School Leavers. However, consideration may be given to candidates who studied some time ago. In order to give all applicants an equal opportunity, applicants who have been rejected following an interview will not normally be considered again. Applicants with a previous degree but do not meet criteria for direct entry to the degree programme will be considered if they are returning to education following a break
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 74JJ
Here's what University of Liverpool says about its Foundation to Veterinary Science course.
This year 0 programme gives progression to the single honours Veterinary Science programme.
The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with local FE partners, has developed a Year Zero foundation programme for Home/EU students that leads to access onto a variety of vocational Health Studies programmes:
Dentistry Medicine Veterinary Science
Students seeking entry to Medicine, Dentistry ot Veterinary Science, will study at Carmel College, St Helens.
Please note that application to this programme is through UCAS (see course codes below), which is specifically targeted at Home/EU mature and non-traditional students who typically have taken a break from studies.
Source: University of Liverpool
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Veterinary Science - BVSc
Department
Undergraduate School of Allied Health Professionals and Nursing
Location
Main Site | Liverpool
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Veterinary medicine
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Liverpool reviews
Showing 133 reviews
3rd year student
Many things offered which I have outlined in previous answers
1 year ago
3rd year student
Great with many things offered at our student guild like gigs and football, along with society events on every week at campus
1 year ago
3rd year student
I am from a low income family so the uni provides me with a bursary which I am grateful for
1 year ago
3rd year student
First and second year I felt was inadequate when it comes to this. However third year things appear clearer and I see support everywhere from my course, lecturers, library and guild. The support provided can flourish when no other factors are in the way such as Covid and strikes
1 year ago
3rd year student
Amazing so many opportunities but I am only really aware of them now in my final year. I wish things were ran better during my first and second year as I felt I missed out. The library is very helpful and we have a student guild which provides food drink and social space
1 year ago
3rd year student
I like my timetable as it provides days off where I have time to read and prepare for my modules. Sometimes I wish there was more preparation workshops for upcoming assessments to students are better prepared as my course offers a range of traditional and non traditional assessments which can be int...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Liverpool students who took the Foundation to Veterinary Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
med
Teaching on my course
98%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
99%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
51%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
79%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
64%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
76%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
73%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Liverpool. These students are taking Foundation to Veterinary Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Psychology | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Liverpool graduates who took Foundation to Veterinary Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
98%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
97%
In work, study or other activity
95%
Say it fits with future plans
97%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
98%
Veterinarians
1%
Animal care and control services
1%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Liverpool graduates who took Foundation to Veterinary Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£33.9k
First year after graduation
£40.5k
Third year after graduation
£47.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Foundation to Veterinary Science.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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