Choose a course that's dual-accredited and gives you 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).
If you meet certain criteria and your personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college, this course could help you to get started in veterinary medicine.
You'll study biology and chemistry, while also gaining an introduction to animal behaviour and care. This will help you join the main five-year course with confidence and a solid foundation of knowledge.
You'll have a combination of lectures and practical classes, putting your learning in context and helping you get used to university-level study.
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
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- You'll also use specialist facilities, including:
- the University Farm
- the Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)
- a paperless Super Lab
After completing your gateway year you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Course Details - Modules
During the gateway year you'll study the science that underpins animal biology and chemistry. Biology topics include cell structure, biochemistry, health and disease. Chemistry topics include compounds, reactions, atomic structures and bonding.
You'll also learn about animal behaviour and care, gain an understanding of relevant industries, develop an appreciation of the role of animals in society and practice your animal handling skills.
There are a total of five modules in the gateway year.
After successfully completing your gateway year, you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
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:
D190
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 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
including Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
Subjects considered on an individual basis. Diploma must include Biology and Chemistry at level 3.
GCSE Maths must be passed at grade B (6) and GCSE English language passed at grade C (4)
in Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades BBBCC, to include Biology and Chemistry.
including 5 in Biology and Chemistry, and any 4 third subject at Higher Level.
Subjects considered on an individual basis.
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades BB in Biology and Chemistry.
including grade M1 in Chemistry and Biology and grade M3 in a third subject.
All applicants must meet widening participation criteria as detailed on the website. This course is open to UK applicants only.
In addition to the above grades, all applicants (except Access) must meet GCSE requirements - minimum of five grade Bs (numeric grade 6) at GCSE to include Chemistry, Biology, Physics (or Double Science) and Maths. GCSE English language to be passed at grade C (4); Core Science, Additional Science and Further Additional Science are required at grade B (6).
If GCSEs have not been taken, applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level.
European Baccalaureate - 73% overall including Biology and Chemistry 80%.
Resits are not accepted for this course.
This course is not open to graduates.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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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
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
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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