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).
The preliminary year is ideal if you don't have the required science qualifications for our five-year veterinary course, but have the required grades in non-science, vocational subjects, or extensive experience.
There's a combination of lectures and practical classes and you'll study integrated modules that show how basic science subjects interlink.
Topics include biology, animal care and behaviour. You'll also study some chemistry and mathematics to prepare you for the main degree programme.
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'll also use specialist facilities, including:
- the University Farm
- the Centre for Dairy Science Innovation (CDSI)
- a paperless Super Lab
After completing your preliminary year you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Course Details - Modules
During the preliminary year you'll study basic science subjects and mathematics. Biology topics will include body systems, cells structures, biochemistry, health and disease. Chemistry topics will include compounds, reactions, atomic structures and bonding.
You'll also have an introduction to animal behaviour and care, as well as practical classes to develop your animal handling skills. This fundamental knowledge will help to prepare you for the main degree programme.
You will study a total of five modules in the preliminary year.
After successfully completing your preliminary year, you'll automatically join our five-year veterinary medicine and surgery course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
D104
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
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
in any subjects at A level to include, at most, only one of Biology or Chemistry at AS level or A level, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately
in any subjects, but not including both Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA (not including both Biology and Chemistry).
Subjects considered on an individual basis.
Applicants must also have GCSE grade B/6 in Maths and GCSE grade C/4 in English language.
in any subjects, but not including both Biology and Chemistry. This qualification is acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades AABBB, (not including both Biology and Chemistry).
6, 6, 5 in any subjects at Higher Level. Must not include both Biology and Chemistry.
with supporting GCSEs listed below.
This qualification is acceptable when combined with A level grades AA (not both Biology and Chemistry).
in any subjects, not including both Biology and Chemistry.
In addition to the above, all applicants (apart from Access or RVN) must meet GCSE requirements - minimum of five grade As (numeric grade 7) at GCSE to include minimum B (6) in chemistry and maths plus grade C (4) in English language. If Double science (single science and additional science) are taken then both must be grade B (6). If Triple science (single science, additional science and further additional science) are taken then all 3 must be grade B (6).
If GCSEs have not been taken, applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level.
Registered Veterinary Nurses with RVN qualification and minimum of B (6) in maths and C (4) in English language can apply.
At least 2:1 in a non-animal, biology or chemistry-related subject, and A level qualifications of BB, to include, at most, one of biology and chemistry and excluding citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives) and GCSE Grade B (6) in maths plus GCSE Grade C (4) in English language.
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall, which must not include both Biology and Chemistry.
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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
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
26500.0
Year 1
EU
26500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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