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Benefit from dual-accreditation and an exceptional student experience - 97% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
Our veterinary courses are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). We're also one of only two UK veterinary schools that are accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE).
Your learning will be hands-on from day one. You'll start to develop your clinical skills early on, while also gaining an understanding of key scientific concepts and the latest veterinary developments. There's also a focus on personal and professional skills, to ensure you're fully prepared for your future career.
Uniquely, our course has an integrated BVMedSci. This extra qualification will help enhance your ability for learning and development in veterinary medicine through research.
Most of your learning will take place in our purpose-built veterinary school, where you'll have access to:
- anatomy and clinical labs
- a surgery and dissection suite
- lecture theatre and small-group teaching rooms
- research facilities
- animal facilities such as kennels, stables, exotic pet rooms and sheep and pig housing
You will also use specialist facilities on our Sutton Bonington Campus, including:
- University Farm
- Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)
- paperless Super Lab
Additionally, you will a broad experience of animals and veterinary medicine through placements in veterinary surgeries, farms, zoos, and specialist animal centres.
Course Details - Modules
Theory and practical learning are integrated through body-system based modules. Each covering all the common domestic, wildlife, and exotic species. These modules are covered twice – in year one and two as a veterinary subject, and again in year three and four as a clinical subject.
Year one and two
During your first two years, you will learn the basic science which underpins veterinary medicine. This will include circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular, endocrine, gastrointestinal and urogenital systems, as well as animal health and welfare. Teaching will be practical to help develop your clinical skills.
You will also develop animal handling skills, and an understanding of animal husbandry, relevant industries, and the role of animals in society.
Professional skills such as teamwork, communication, decision-making and the professional role of the veterinary surgeon will also be covered.
In total you will study eight modules over years one and two.
Year three
In your third year there is the opportunity to focus on a research project of your choice. You will further develop your understanding of scientific principles and enhance your skills learnt from years one and two, in preparation for the clinical phase. You will also gain insight into veterinary public health.
You will study a total of four modules in year three.
At the end of year three, you will graduate with a BVMedSci Veterinary Medical Sciences degree.
Year four
Year four develops your knowledge of animal production, trauma management and disease processes, as well as focusing on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of disease. You will also gain skills and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship.
You will study a total of nine modules in year three.
Year five
The final year consists of a series of rotated placements and clinical teaching with our Clinical Associates. These placements happen in veterinary hospitals or practices, farms, zoos and labs. Teaching and assessment uses observation, discussion, and practical experience. At each placement you will be under the supervision of University academic staff who are placed at, and working within, the Clinical Associate.
You will study a total of four modules in year five and undertake 25 weeks of placements.
Extra Mural Studies (EMS)
A total of 12 weeks of Animal Husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS) and 26 weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS) are also undertaken throughout the course. EMS and CEMS follow recommendations defined by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). EMS exposes you to the practical, ethical, financial, managerial, and interpersonal aspects of professional practice. EMS placements take place during University holidays as well as during timetabled weeks in years one and two. Up to four weeks of AHEMS and 12 weeks of CEMS may be undertaken abroad.
For the most up-to-date module information and full details, please visit the course page on our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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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
including grade A in Chemistry and Biology and grade B in a third subject (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) at A level.
A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately
including Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA in Biology and Chemistry.
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AABBB, to include Biology and Chemistry.
including 6 in Biology and Chemistry, and 5 in any third subject at Higher Level.
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AA in Biology and Chemistry.
including grade D3 in Chemistry and Biology and grade M1 in a third subject.
In addition to the above, all applicants must meet GCSE requirements - minimum of five grade As (numeric grade 7) at GCSE to include Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science), one of Physics or Maths must be passed to grade A (7), minimum of grade B (6) in maths and grade C (4) in English language; Core Science, Additional Science and Further Additional Science are required at grade A (7).
If GCSEs have not been taken, applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level.
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including Biology and Chemistry 85% or 8.5
Degree - at least 2:1 in any BSc subject, together with A level grade B in both Biology and Chemistry, and GCSE grade B/6 in Maths plus grade C/4 in English language.
2:2 Hons degree in a science-related subject and three A levels (A in biology, A in chemistry and B in a third subject). GCSE Maths at grade B/6 and GCSE English language at grade 4/C.
Please see website for resit policy and further details.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
33250.0
Year 1
EU
33250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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