The degree of BVSc enables you to acquire the professional skills, knowledge and experience necessary to qualify as a veterinary surgeon. You will study the science of normal structure and function (cell biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics), how husbandry of individual animals and groups affects their health (nutrition, animal husbandry, animal behaviour), as well as the mechanisms and treatment of diseases (epidemiology, pharmacology, infectious diseases, pathology, parasitology and public health) in your first three years, alongside clinical and professional skills. You will also complete a research project. The clinical course includes 36 weeks of small group teaching (clinical rotations) in Years Four and Five, which are integrated with extra-mural studies (EMS). You have a choice of elective subjects, which are studied in greater depth. Currently 38 weeks of pre-clinical (husbandry), public health and clinical EMS are completed during the five-year programme. You receive special training in communication skills.
You may also undertake an intercalated degree, for example the BSc in Veterinary Conservation Medicine, and extend your programme.
This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon with that body.
This programme is available with a Year in China. The Year in China allows undergraduate students the opportunity to spend one year at our joint venture, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), following XJTLU's BA China Studies degree classes. XJTLU is a fully English-speaking university, located in Suzhou. If you wish to study this programme with a Year in China please put the option code YC in the Further Choices section of your UCAS application form.
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How to Apply
15 October This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
D100
Institution code:
L41
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAA in three A Level subjects:
• Grade A in Biology or Human Biology
• Grade A in Chemistry or another academic science-related subject (Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology)*
• Grade A in a third subject of your choice**
*If Chemistry is not offered at A-level, it must be offered at AS-level (at grade B or above).
** The third A level subject cannot be General studies or Critical Thinking, however, 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
For Science A-levels in which practical assessment is separately graded, a “pass” grade will be required.
Taking four subjects at A-level does not confer an advantage in the application process. Grades from three appropriate subjects only will be taken into consideration, according to the criteria shown above.
Resit applicants would normally be expected to achieve A*AA (with the A* in any subject) and their UCAS form should indicate that they are expected to achieve these grades. If you feel there was extenuating circumstances on your first attempt, for example a recent bereavement or illness, please email vetadmit@liverpool.ac.uk for further advice on your application. Guidance notes for applicants can be found at: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/undergraduate/prospective-applicants/.
See Advanced Higher requirements
Kitemarked level 3 Access to Medicine at pre-approved colleges is required with a minimum of 15 credits in Biology and a minimum of 15 credits in Chemistry.
Approval MUST be obtained prior to application. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Advanced Highers at grades BB in:
• Biology
• Chemistry
In addition to
5 Highers at AAAAB grades including grades AA at biology and chemistry and
AAAAA in National 5 to include a minimum of grade B in English, Mathematics and two science subjects. If any of these specified subjects are not offered at National 5 level, they must be offered at Higher or Advanced Higher level.
36 points overall to include, Grade 6 at Higher Level Biology, Grade 6 at Higher Level Chemistry, Grade 6 at Higher Level in any other subject. Candidates must also fulfil the level 2 criteria, either via GCSE qualifications or the Middle Years Programme. If English or Maths are not offered at GCSE, they must be offered at Standard Level (grade 6) or Higher Level (grade 5) in the IB.
Not accepted
Grade H1 in Biology
Grade H1 in Chemistry
Grade 03 in English at Ordinary Level or H6 at Higher Level
Grade 03 in Maths Ordinary Level/Standard Level or H6 at Higher Level.
If an applicant can offer GCSEs at a minimum B grade in English (literature or language) and Maths, these subjects may not be required at higher level.
Accepted in place of a third A level
Candidates should have work experience in both animal husbandry and clinical (veterinary practice) setting. For more information, please see the Veterinary Science Prospective Applicants page.
Applicants to Veterinary Science should be aware that students will be required as part of the registration process at the start of their studies to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and also undergo an occupational health assessment.
Guidance notes for applicants can be found at:
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/veterinary-science/undergraduate/prospective-applicants/.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
If this is your first degree and you are a Home student applying for entry in 2021, you do not have to pay your fees upfront. Instead, you can take out a tuition fee loan which is paid straight to the University. This is available to most students, no matter what their household income.
For students applying for 2021 entry
Tuition fees for 2021 entry are £9,250.
Exceptions to the £9,250 fee:
Some of our programmes charge less than the full £9,250 fee:
•Foundation programmes: the fee for the foundation year of specified programmes at Carmel College and Birkenhead Sixth Form College is £5,140.
•Programmes with a year in industry or a year abroad: the fee for students spending a full year working in industry is £1,850. The fee for students spending a full year abroad is £1,385.
Provider information
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L69 7ZX
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