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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery - BVMBVS
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
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
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | A* |
| Geography | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D190
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year course.
Our veterinary gateway year helps widen participation in veterinary medicine. You'll 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 you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Why choose this course?
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1st - for student satisfaction since 2010. (National Student Survey 2010-2021)
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Modern facilities - Our purpose-built vet school lets you get hands-on with animals.
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Hands on - Experience animal handling and RCVS day one competencies from the moment you start the course.
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Placements - Placement opportunities in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos and specialist animal centres, give you a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine.
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5th in the UK - Our veterinary courses are ranked 5th in the UK by subject ranking (veterinary science) in The Guardian University Guide 2024
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Dual intake - Choose when you start - September or April. (Visit the dual intake webpage)
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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.
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery - BVMBVS
Department
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Veterinary medicine
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
15 October 2025
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £41,800 per year (provisional) |
| International | £41,800 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Veterinary-Medicine-and-Surgery-including-a-Gateway-Year-BVM-BVS-with-BVMedSci-BVMBVS-U6UVTMGY.html
University of Nottingham student reviews
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1st year student
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Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
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Nvr experienced it
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1 year ago
I definitely need to take loans
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Hard to fit in as an intl student
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Five stars: Excellent
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1 year ago
Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham students who took the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
99%
high
Teaching on my course
99%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
98%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
99%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
med
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?
96%
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?
100%
high
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?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
97%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
97%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
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?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
73%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
90%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
89%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
91%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
87%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year at University of Nottingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£34.3k
First year after graduation
£35.8k
Third year after graduation
£43.1k
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 Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year.
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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